Teacher of Humanities

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Teacher Main Scale 1 to UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048)

Closing Date: 9:00am on Tuesday 19th May 2026

About the Role

Beamont Collegiate Academy is seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Humanities to join our vibrant and high-performing academy. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong department within a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 academy, judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022. The role involves teaching Humanities at KS3 and KS4, and is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced educators.

This full-time, permanent position (with the option for part-time hours) is ideal for a candidate with drive, passion, and a commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting high achievement and supporting students to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Humanities across KS3 and KS4.
• Set high expectations for student achievement, behaviour, and engagement.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that inspire intellectual curiosity and foster a love of learning.
• Use data to monitor student progress, inform planning, and implement effective interventions.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by guiding students to reflect on their learning and development.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Contribute to the development of engaging curriculum resources and schemes of work.
• Participate in the wider life of the academy, including extra-curricular activities.

Requirements

• A good degree from a recognised university and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong subject knowledge in Humanities and up-to-date curriculum expertise.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a readiness to respond to individual student needs.
• Experience of teaching GCSE Humanities is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary on the Teacher Main Scale 1 to UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048).
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ Reward, Recognition, and Wellbeing programme, including retailer discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Benefit Scheme, Smart Tech Pack, and online wellbeing resources.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by visiting our Vacancies page and completing the online application form via the MyNewTerm portal: https://bcawarrington.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/.

For queries, please email Mrs Carol Heesom at recruitment@bcawarrington.org.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to the principles and practice of equality, diversity, and inclusion, both in relation to employment and service delivery. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safer Recruitment

Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

 Interview date:  14th or 15th May 2026 (due to exceptional circumstances, interviews may be arranged flexibly across both dates).