Job title: Humanities Teacher
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
FTE: 1FTE
Location: The Castle School
About the role
The Castle School is seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will support and challenge all students to achieve their full academic potential through exceptional classroom practice and research-based teaching strategies. You will be responsible for teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, planning engaging lessons that align with the National Curriculum and meet a diverse range of student needs. Beyond the classroom you will act as a positive role model, assuming responsibility for a tutor group and contributing to our vibrant extra-curricular and educational visit programs. As a collaborative member of the CSET community, you will work closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop curriculum excellence and share best practices, all while upholding the highest standards of student safety and welfare.
About you
- You are a qualified teacher possessing QTS with proven experience teaching across a range of ages and abilities.
- You demonstrate a clear passion for Humanities and a deep commitment to sharing this enthusiasm with young people.
- You have a detailed working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements and the pedagogical skills to translate them into impactful, deep learning experiences.
- You are a personable and approachable professional, capable of building effective relationships with both students and colleagues across the trust.
- You are a proactive team member with a "can-do" approach and the agility to respond to the evolving needs of the school environment.
- You maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, implementing these policies with consistency and care.
- You are committed to continuous professional development and are eager to take an active part in whole-school and CSET-wide CPD programs.
About us
At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.
As part of a family of trust schools, The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
- To find out more about The Castle School and our trust, please refer to our candidate recruitment pack attached.
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 22nd May. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not "protected" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.
Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.