Teacher of Humanities

Teacher of Humanities

for January 2027 

Fixed Term Contract until August 2027

1.0 FTE 

 Suitable for an Experienced Teacher or ECT

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, highly motivated Teacher of Humanities or an ambitious ECT. You will join and be supported by a successful Humanities Faculty with outstanding outcomes and with a commitment to supporting all new teachers through a comprehensive induction programme. If you are passionate about Humanities including Social Studies and can teach three or more of the following subjects: Religious Education, Criminology, Sociology, Health and Social Care we look forward to hearing from you. Additional Humanities subjects considered.

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding) who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential

• Able to deliver high quality teaching and learning

• Organised and have excellent communication skills

• Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and able to deliver results

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust

• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents

• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities

• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme

• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution subject to pension eligibility criteria

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs R Jarrett, Head of Humanities Faculty   

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026 – 8.00 am

Interview date: tbc

We reserve the right to close the advert before 23 November 2026 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application

To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, (which is available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr D Wiltshire (Headteacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by post to the HR Department or by email 

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check