Head of Humanities

Daubeney Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  22 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Humanities, Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,408.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Head of Humanities job summary

Teacher of Humanities

Location: Daubeney Academy

Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (£32916 - £51408 per annum) + TLR 2c

Hours: Full Time

Position Type: Maternity Cover - 12 months

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher to join our rapidly improving school. We are looking for a Teacher who has vision and passion , who really wants to help build first class futures for our students. You should be able to encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest possible standards as well as share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Gareth Doward, Deputy Headteacher - gdoward@daubeneyacademy.co.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 09:00am.

Interviews will take place on Friday 24th October 2025.

Visit our website: www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @DaubeneyAcademy

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Daubeney Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Daubeney Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/daubeney-academy

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