Teacher of Humanities
Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LY7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £36,400 to £53,040 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
Competencies, Skills and Experience
Key Performance Indicators
- Student achievement in line with national benchmarks
- Good or better teaching quality
- Discharging professional duties with diligence
- A high standard of lesson planning, curriculum delivery and classroom management
- Actively embedding Academy ethos, values and expectations
- Modelling high expectations in all aspects of Academy life
Evidence of:
The highest possible standards of personal integrity
A complete commitment to excellence
A determination to lead improvement through change
High aspirations for students, staff and the organisation
Leadership abilities with both colleagues and students
A positive and results focused outlook
High professional expectations of staff and the organisation
A willingness to take and manage risk
Skills - Evidence of:
Use of data to inform judgement and actions
Good to outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practice
Support and challenge practice
Coaching and support of staff
Excellent communication skills
The ability to use quality cycles to drive up performance
Strong persuasive skills
Strong team working skills
Experience - Evidence of:
A qualified teacher with at least 2 years Teaching experience in an 11-16 environment
Teaching experience in an 11-19 environment
Evidence of delivering outstanding progress and exam results
Evidence of delivering quality improvement
Curriculum planning and development
An assessor for relevant exam board or subject
Successfully securing improvements in student outcomes
Evaluation, improvement planning and progress monitoring experience
What the school offers its staff
As one of the UK’s largest and most respected multi academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalised support, and a culture that truly values your contribution.
We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future.
As a United Learning colleague, you will benefit from the following:
- We offer some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
- At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning.
- Tailored professional development to support your career goals.
- Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers.
- Enhanced family leave benefits.
- A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover every day healthcare costs, reducing financial pressure while supporting your wellbeing.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- A convenient car lease scheme.
- Paid personal leave day each Academic Year.
- Access to a free Will Writing Service.
- 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support.
More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
United Learning and the Academy are equally ambitious as we strive to bring out ‘The best in everyone’.
Flexible working opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working practices, part time or a job share if they will benefit you and the students of the Academy.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Richard Rose Central Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1035 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- suzanne.brennan@rrca.org.uk
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful, and rapidly developing academy. We are driven by a forward-thinking philosophy and a vibrant, positive culture. In a friendly and welcoming school, with supportive colleagues, you'll be able to make a real impact on our academy, and on the lives of children across the country.
Over the past two years, the school has undergone a rapid transformation with excellent standards and outcomes becoming just part of who we are as a school. This makes it a very exciting time to join our school and be part of a great community.
Arranging a visit to Richard Rose Central Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email suzanne.brennan@rrca.org.uk.
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