Teacher of Humanities

📍 Location: Moorside High School
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time
📅 Start Date: September 2026

Join #TeamMoorside

Moorside High School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Humanities to join our successful and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner, or an early career teacher, to make a real difference to the lives of young people within a thriving and inclusive school community.

As part of Consilium Academies, we work collaboratively across our family of schools with a shared vision of “Enriching Lives and Inspiring Ambitions.”

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Humanities teacher who can inspire students across Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Humanities lessons
• Plan and teach lessons that enable all students to make excellent progress
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support students’ academic, personal and emotional development
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and pastoral support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and outcomes

Whether you are an experienced teacher or at the beginning of your teaching career, we welcome applications from candidates who are committed to achieving the very best for every student.

About Moorside High School

Moorside High School is a successful and popular 11–16 secondary school located on the state-of-the-art Moorside Campus. With approximately 1200 students, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and strong sense of community.

In March 2022, Ofsted judged the school to be Good, recognising the hard work, dedication and ambition of both staff and students. We are a school with high expectations, a strong moral purpose and a relentless focus on continual improvement.

We place great importance on staff wellbeing, professional development and collaborative working. There is a real energy amongst our staff team to continually refine and improve teaching and learning while ensuring Moorside remains a fantastic place to work.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for Humanities
• Be able to teach across Key Stage 3 and GCSE
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Be committed to inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an effective team player with a positive and resilient attitude

Why Join Consilium Academies?

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Trust committed to Excellence, Equality and Integrity. We are dedicated to supporting both students and staff to reach their full potential.

As part of our Trust, you will benefit from:

• A strong commitment to professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Collaborative working across our family of schools
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Moorside High School, please contact MHS-SLT-PA@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 15^th June 2026.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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