Humanities Teacher

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: Humanities Teacher

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rossendale, Lancashire

Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Humanities Teacher to join our fantastic team at Belmont School, located in the scenic surroundings of Rossendale, Lancashire.

About the role

As a Humanities Teacher, you will take a creative and structured approach to teaching your subject(s), planning lessons that meet each pupil's individual learning needs and maximise achievement. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of a Key Stage 4 examination pathway, which will be implemented from September 2026-a key milestone in the school's academic growth.

You will be supported by a committed senior leadership team and work collaboratively with other staff to deliver an engaging and progressive curriculum that develops pupils' knowledge, skills and confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality Humanities lessons that are tailored to pupils' needs and aligned with the school curriculum
• Playing a central role in shaping and implementing the KS4 Humanities examination offer
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and emotional regulation
• Upholding the school's safeguarding standards and professional expectations
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Taking a flexible, proactive approach to teaching and learning

Essential Criteria:

• QTS and qualifications and/or experience in Humanities (e.g. History, Geography, RE)
• A firm belief that every pupil can achieve and deserves a life of choice and opportunity
• Proven ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A positive team player with high expectations of self and others
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people from challenging backgrounds
• Background in SEMH, ASC or similar specialist settings
• Evidence of driving improvements in pupil outcomes
• Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Belmont School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 18 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

The aim of the school is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of a 6 month probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.