Second in Department for Humanities (Geography Specialism)

Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Geography, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1 - UPR3 (Dependent on Experience) + TLR 2.2
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.2

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking:

• A passionate, dedicated teacher able to inspire students to reach their full potential
• A subject specialist with the ability to deliver captivating lessons and engage students through an outstanding, rewarding learning experience and assist with leading the Humanities department.
• A committed individual eager to develop their knowledge and career
• Willingness to engage in wider school projects and contribute to enrichment activities

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Centralised behaviour systems
• Generous PPA time
• Exemplary ECT support
• Excellent guidance from experienced, committed subject leaders
• Modern facilities
• Access to private healthcare and wellbeing services

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.

At Shuttleworth College our students are at the centre of everything we do. Our driving purpose is to ensure that they enjoy their time at school with us and achieve their potential. Humanities is absolutely essential to this aim and as such we wish to appoint a Second in department for Humanities who is a geography specialist able to inspire, motivate and engage our young people.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Humanities Second in Dept (Geography) Advert.pdf - 412 KB (opens in new tab)

Humanities Second in Dept (Geography) Application Pack.pdf - 676 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shuttleworth College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1079 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shuttleworth College website
• Email address: applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 682300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shuttleworth-college

Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.

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