Business and/or Humanities Teacher
Stanchester Academy, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Anticipated Start Date: 1st January 2027
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Business studies, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Qualified Teacher Payscale
What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Business and/or Humanities Teacher to join our successful secondary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented teacher who is passionate about developing students' understanding of the world around them, preparing them for future study and employment, and fostering curiosity, critical thinking and independent learning.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that enable students to achieve their full potential. Whether your specialism is Business, Geography, History, Religious Studies, or a combination of these subjects, you will be committed to raising standards, promoting inclusion, and creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Business and/or Humanities subjects.
- Inspire students to develop critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Monitor, assess and track student progress, providing effective feedback to support achievement.
- Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and student engagement.
- Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the department.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to support student success.
- Participate fully in departmental, school and Trust-wide professional development activities.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong subject knowledge in Business and/or a Humanities discipline.
- A passion for inspiring young people and improving educational outcomes.
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners.
- The ability to contribute positively to the wider life of the school and Trust.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
- The opportunity to teach in a supportive and ambitious secondary academy.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives, aspirations and achievements of young people.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stanchester Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Stanchester Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
Arranging a visit to Stanchester Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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