Teacher of Humanities

Aspris; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Blue Light Card

Comprehensive induction

Career progression

Teacher Pension scheme

SEN Allowance

PVG/DBS checks paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Rossendale School requires a dedicated Lead Humanities Teacher to lead History, PSHE, Geography, RE and Psychology, supporting pupils with Autism. You will champion improvements, drive inclusive learning, and report to SLT while managing resources and helping align school values.

A strong leadership backdrop within Humanities is essential. The role sits within Aspris Children’s Services, with safeguarding at the core and a commitment to progression, wellbeing and high-quality outcomes for pupils

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• In-depth knowledge of Humanities subjects.
• Experience with pupils with SEN including Autism.
• Knowledge of local and national educational policies.
• Ability to lead a subject area and inspire colleagues.
• Experience leading whole-school initiatives.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership in History, PSHE, Geography, RE and Psychology.
• Champion continuous improvement across humanities across the school.
• Enable engaging, inclusive learning for all pupils to thrive.
• Produce regular reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Support SLT in promoting and embedding the school values and ethos.
• Effectively manage allocated resources and budgets.
• Where needed, provide whole school leadership within areas of responsibility.

Skills

QTS

Humanities leadership

SEN awareness

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Rossendale School are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Humanities Teacher to join our team, specialising in supporting pupils with Autism and other associated needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in leading the provision of exceptional service to support the wellbeing, development and success of young people - enabling high-quality learning outcomes; encouraging colleague engagement and collaboration to foster a positive and supportive environment; and ensuring effective day-to-day leadership within areas of responsibility - championing the school's values, ethos, policies and procedures.

Please note, interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

About the school:

Rossendale is a day school catering for the needs of pupils who are autistic and academically able. All pupils have a draft or final Education, Health and Care Plan. The School provides education for young people aged from 7 – 18 years of age. Key stages 3 and 4 are based on the main school site, whilst Key stage 2 and 5 are based at our Campus which is based in the local community. At Key stage 4 and 5 we offer a wide range of GCSE subjects, BTEC Awards, Functional Skills, ASDAN and Entry Level qualifications and A level courses at the sixth form provision. Given the disrupted nature of our pupils’ education, prior to their admission to Rossendale, we have had some outstanding examination results. The school admits both boys and girls.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Teacher Pension scheme
• SEN Allowance
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

What you'll be doing:

• Providing inspirational leadership in key subject areas - History; Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) studies; Geography; Religious Education (RE) and Psychology.
• Championing continuous improvement and celebrating successful outcomes across the Humanities subjects school-wide.
• Enabling engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning opportunities for all pupils to thrive and reach their full potential.
• Producing regular reports and updates for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) within key responsibility areas.
• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team in promoting and embedding the school's values, policies and ethos.
• Effectively managing allocated resources and budgets to maximise their impact on meeting the needs of pupils and curriculum.
• Where needed, providing whole school leadership and oversight within designated areas of responsibility.

What you'll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and experience teaching Humanities subjects.
• Awareness, understanding and experience working with pupils with specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and national educational policies.
• Ability to lead a subject area, support and inspire colleagues.
• Experience of leading whole school initiatives showing progress in practice.
• Commitment to inclusive education, pupil wellbeing, and personal development.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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