Teacher of Humanities

Trinity Multi-academy Trust; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Excellent CPD programme

World class facilities

Staff wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Trinity Academy Halifax, part of the Trinity Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Humanities to join our high-performing team from January 2027 start.

The role requires excellent subject knowledge, a commitment to improving progress and attainment, and the ability to contribute to continued improvements.

We offer strong leadership, outstanding behaviour, high-quality resources and a supportive CPD programme through the Trinity Institute of Education.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, passionate and inspirational Teacher of Humanities with excellent subject knowledge.
• Committed to improving progress and attainment for students.

Skills

Dynamic teaching

Excellent subject knowledge

Commitment to student progress

Job description

Teacher of Humanities

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Halifax, HX2 9TZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Sept 2026

Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Teacher of Humanities, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment. This role would suit either an Early Career Teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge.

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining the flagship academy that sets the standards for the schools that are part of an ambitious and forward-thinking academy trust.

What the school offers its staff

• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio-economic backgrounds.
• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers.
• Outstanding student behaviour with a first-class behaviour for learning system meaning teachers can teach and students can learn.
• Excellent teaching resources and world class facilities.
• An excellent CPD package for staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education.
• A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing enhanced by a range of staff benefits, including access to local government pension scheme, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme.

Further details about the role

Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education. In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark, and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022. The latest Ofsted report highlights:

• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils' personal development is central to the school's ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in their work and which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being. They are proud to work at the school.

The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care. Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is a forward thinking, vibrant and growing trust, currently comprising of 11 academies including secondary, primary and post-16 and we have plans to grow even further in the future.

Start date:

January 2027 start would be ideal; however alternative start dates can be considered.

Closing date:

9am, Friday 02 October 2026

Interview date:

Friday 09 October 2026

Apply now! For further information about this role, the benefits of working for the trust, and how to apply for this vacancy, visit our website; https://www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies/

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check, online and social media checks, qualifications, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, childcare disqualification, health assessment.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.