Humanities Teacher

Buckler's Mead Academy; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests

On-site free parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Buckler's Mead Academy in Yeovil is offering a permanent, full-time Humanities teaching post from January 2027, covering KS3 and KS4 subjects including Religious Studies, Personal Development and Citizenship. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those new to the profession.

The Humanities Department is supportive and cohesive; the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, capable of working with colleagues and external partners, and committed to improving student outcomes

Qualifications

• Hard-working and fully committed to the ethos of the academy.
• Confident in teaching Humanities at KS3 and KS4.
• Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
• Keen to support teaching excellence and improve student outcomes.
• Capable of working with staff, external agencies and partner schools.
• Interested in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Humanities subjects including Religious Studies (Beliefs & Values), Personal Development and Citizenship.
• Be part of a supportive Humanities Department and contribute to school improvement and pupil outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

KS3 KS4

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Professional development

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher, or someone new to the profession, to teach KS3 and KS4 Humanities subjects (to include Religious Studies (Beliefs & Values), Personal Development and Citizenship) from January 2027 at this successful and growing academy. This is a permanent, full-time post.

The Humanities Department is a well led, highly supportive and cohesive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious candidate who is passionate about their subject and eager to make a genuine difference to our students. We welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and subject specialisms. The successful candidate should be:

• Hard working and fully committed to the ethos of the academy.
• Confident in teaching Humanities subjects at KS3 and KS4.
• Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
• Keen to support the teaching of excellence by improving student outcomes.
• Someone with sky high expectations of students, whilst fully appreciating the need to provide encouragement and support to students of all abilities.
• Capable of working with staff from all areas of the academy, external agencies and partner schools.
• Interested in continuing professional development.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. Having joined the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership in September 2021, we are part of a Trust which is often considered the 'market leader' in the South West for school improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from Trust wide opportunities, such as early careers induction, CPD and working with colleagues across Trust schools. Buckler's Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy, serving the east side of Yeovil, Somerset. Our vision as an academy is "an inspiring education for all". We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference.

As a teacher with us, you will be part of a supportive and professionally rewarding environment, with a comprehensive package of national and local benefits tailored specifically for the teaching profession. We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development including:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• On-site free parking and low-cost catering

Teachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the 'Blue Light Card', offering additional savings on shopping, travel and leisure.