Teacher of Humanities
Redden Court School, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TS8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Citizenship, Humanities, Philosophy, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) Teacher Main/Upper Scale Outer London
Teacher of Humanities job summary
At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing. All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.
We invest in our staff to help them to become the best possible teachers they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard. Effort is often recognised in career development. Many who came to us as NQTs now have substantial leadership roles. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective.
We are looking for a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants an opportunity to make a difference to our dynamic and successful Humanities Faculty. Students at Redden Court School are positive, polite and have huge potential. Humanity subjects are very popular options at Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion as well as a commitment to improving student outcomes across both Key Stage 3 and 4.
If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of Humanities who recognises that the best practitioners always want to improve and would like to work alongside a forward thinking and supportive team then we would like to talk to you. Our Humanities Faculty comprises of Geography, History, Sociology, Citizenship and PSHE. The ideal candidate would be willing to run extra curricular clubs, trips and enhancements.
We will gladly accept applications from ECTs, recently qualified and experienced teachers. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons within this highly committed faculty is essential.
Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (please ask for more details).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Staff
We have 72 teachers, who are supported by 60 professional and competent Student Development Assistants and support staff. We work as a unified team to support and enhance the learning experiences of our students.
Wellbeing
Redden Court values its staff's well being. We endeavour to offer a holistic approach to ensure all our stakeholders are supported in their emotional, physical and mental health.
We offer the following staff benefits:
Child places at Redden Court School are available for staff who are employed at the school (subject to conditions).
Career Development (apprenticeships, support towards achieving further qualifications, leadership programmes, progression opportunities, teacher training, shadow opportunities and a vast CPD programme of relevant courses)
Pension
Two week October half term
All teaching staff are allocated a Chromebook
Multi Gym available for staff use
Staff supervision sessions with a trained professional
Cycle-to-work scheme
Regular staff social and get-together events
A regular staff survey consults staff and takes actions based on the results.
Edtech
Redden Court School has been recognised as a specialist of computing technology for over a decade, and has always invested in modern technology to enhance the curriculum.
The Department for Education selected Redden Court School in 2020 as one of its Edtech Demonstrator schools to support 100s of other schools in the country with their use of technology in education. This was initially to help schools to respond to the pandemic but the project has continued to expand. In 2017 Google selected us to become one of the only Google Reference Schools in the UK as a result of our success over the years, giving us early, exclusive access to upcoming tools and the opportunity to attend and showcase at events. We have also gained international recognition welcoming many visitors from abroad to support them with their own development.
At Redden Court School we are dedicated to building and embracing a diverse, inclusive and equitable school environment. This ensures that everyone is welcome, included and given the opportunity to take part. We recognise and celebrate the range of diverse qualities that we all bring. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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.
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- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1061 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Redden Court School website
We pride ourselves on being a fully comprehensive school placed at the heart of the community. We want all of our students to be happy, ambitious and to achieve results that reflect their true potential.
Our school has served the local community of Harold Wood for many years, providing a high quality education to the students of this area.
Our vision is focused on a ‘Commitment to Success for All’ and high levels of aspiration for every member of our community. The school is forward thinking and progressive. We seek to achieve the very best for all of our students through the use of a rich variety of educational approaches.
We have caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring the students are successful in every aspect of their learning.
Redden Court is the founding school in the Success for All Educational Trust and is recognised as one of the highest performing mixed comprehensive schools in Havering.
We are an accredited ‘Thinking School’ and have very close links with the Cognitive Education Development Unit at the University of Exeter. Metacognition and the development of thinking skills is at the heart of our teaching and learning in the school as we believe it plays an important part in developing resilient and independent learners.
We also have very strong links with the Havering Teacher Training Programme, we are a senior partner in the Empower Teaching Alliance and we are recognised as a Leading Edge School by the SSAT. The school has also been accredited with All Together (Anti Bullying), Place2Be (Student Mental Health), SEND Exceptional Outcomes Award, The Quality in Careers Standards, Healthy Schools Gold Award and Gold Travel Ambassadors Award.
We are a growing community Trust with inclusion at the heart of our ethos and require leaders who will bring this vision to life.
These are exciting times for Redden Court School with so much change and challenge in the future.
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