Teacher of Humanities (Mainly History with Citizenship, Geography & PRE)
Hertswood Academy, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subjects
- Citizenship, Humanities, Humanities, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,602.00 - £48,478.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Humanities (Mainly History with Citizenship, Geography & PRE) job summary
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Hertswood Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Humanities to join our vibrant faculty. This role will predominantly focus on delivering engaging, high-quality History lessons, alongside teaching key elements of Citizenship, Geography and PRE.
As a Teacher of Humanities, you will play a central role in inspiring students to understand the world around them, explore past events, and engage as active citizens. You will be responsible for planning and delivering well-structured lessons in accordance with the National Curriculum and school schemes of work, adapting teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
In addition to your subject teaching, you will assume responsibility for a form group, providing vital pastoral guidance, supporting personal development, monitoring attendance, and contributing to PSHE and digital literacy education.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching & Learning: Plan, deliver, and assess well-structured History, Citizenship, Geography and PRE lessons that inspire and challenge students across assigned age groups.
Student Progress: Monitor student outcomes, adapt teaching strategies to support all ability levels, and maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.
Faculty Contribution: Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to subject action plans, and support faculty improvement initiatives.
Pastoral Care: Serve as a Form Tutor, delivering PSHE, supporting personal development, and fostering strong professional relationships with pupils and parents.
Professional Standards: Adhere strictly to Teachers’ Standards, statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent), and whole-school policies.
Person SpecificationQualifications & Experience:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Relevant degree in History, Humanities, or a related field
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong subject and National Curriculum knowledge in History, with the ability/adaptability to teach Geography, Citizenship and PRE
Proven understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment strategies
Ability to adapt instruction to support diverse learning needs and secure positive outcomes
Effective behaviour management strategies creating a safe and positive learning environment
Good ICT skills to support student learning
Thorough knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements
Personal Qualities:
High expectations for all pupils' attainment, progress, and wellbeing
Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritisation skills
A strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and the ethos of the school
Why Join Us?Join a supportive department focused on staff development and continuous professional training.
Make a direct impact on young people’s physical literacy, health, and lifelong love for sport.
Work in modern facilities within a school committed to equality, diversity, and student welfare.
Important InformationSafeguarding Note: Hertswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Equal Opportunities: Hertswood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Early applications encouraged: We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hertswood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hertswood Academy website
Hertswood Academy is a coeducational secondary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire which gained academy status in January 2013. The headteacher is Wanda Gill, who joined Hertswood Academy in September 2012.
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