Teacher of Humanities

Sir Herbert Leon Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  17 July 2024 at 1:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30000 - £41333 per annum

Teacher of Humanities job summary

Main Pay Range, Negotiable dependent upon experience + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Allowance / Relocation Allowance

Full Time, Permanent

Start Date September 2024

ECTS Welcome

We are seeking a passionate educator, with a specialism in Geography or History, who can ignite curiosity and appreciation for Humanities in students across all levels. With a focus on delivering top-notch teaching, you aim to create an immersive experience where students view Humanities as a captivating universe of its own. This opportunity is undoubtedly enticing for someone who's ambitious and dedicated to making a difference in education. If you're ready to inspire the next generation with your knowledge and enthusiasm, this could be the perfect fit for you! We will consider applications with other humanities specialisms.

The Senior Leadership team at the Academy strongly emphasises the well-being of our colleagues, prioritising mental health and a healthy work/life balance. We have implemented systems that empower our staff to thrive, including a centralised behaviour system, a clear management structure, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join us at Sir Herbert Leon Academy, where the commitment to grow strong relationships, prioritising well-being, and striving for excellence in education shapes a community dedicated to the development of every individual.

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish. There is a centralised behaviour system, a clear line management structure and opportunities for personal and professional development. As Sir Herbert Leon is a relatively small secondary school, new staff can foster strong relationships with both colleagues and students very swiftly, which enables them to embed within their new team quickly and know how best to teach students, according to their individual needs. The students are the beating heart of the school; it is a privilege to teach them as we continue on our journey to raise aspirations and outcomes for the local community.

Please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on

The role is due to commence September 2024

Closing date: 12th July 2024

Interviews are scheduled to take place on as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Trust-wide Safeguarding Policies and Guidance

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xx9JeXoOZqGWNwpks3UhEqn8Yi7Xjx5-3LIgS4MUJe0/edit#

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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 625 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
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• School website: Sir Herbert Leon Academy website (opens in new tab)
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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy:

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes. Our academy has 587 learners and employs around 100 dedicated teachers and support staff. The academy's senior leadership team places high priority on colleagues' mental health and work/life balance and has established systems to allow staff to flourish.

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