Teacher of Humanties

Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: History, Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS

Teacher of Humanties job summary

Maternity Cover Contract from September 2025

‘Expect high-energy classrooms, thriving students and a supportive Humanities community at Crawshaw Academy!’

Discover Humanities at Crawshaw AcademyHERE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking department that values both academic achievement and personal development. The History and Religious Studies departments at Crawshaw Academy are part of a welcoming, and supportive team within the wider Humanities faculty. Student engagement and interest in the subjects remains consistently high, reflecting the positive learning environment and strong curriculum offer. Our classrooms are well-sized, well-equipped with interactive whiteboards and visualisers, and conveniently located near one another—making collaboration and resource-sharing easy and efficient.

About Our Curriculum

We are proud of our strong track record of academic success, with students achieving excellent results in AQA GCSE History and Religious Studies. In the 2025/26 academic year, the RS department will be delivering the GCSE course to one Year 11 class and two Year 10 classes, with a focus on Christianity and Islam as the main religions studied. In History, we will have nine GCSE groups running across the two-year groups and currently study Britain and Health, Conflict in interwar Europe, Elizabethan England and Germany, 1890 - 1945.

The History curriculum has been designed to give students the opportunity to study a range of different societies across Key Stage 3 whilst following a chronological approach that enables them to place key events and ideas within a wider context and to develop their own critical thinking skills. We also offer a range of trips including a visit to Berlin for students studying GCSE.

The RS curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced and fully resourced. Staff benefit from comprehensive schemes of learning and a culture of collaboration, with resources and ideas routinely shared across the team. At Key Stage 3, all six major world religions are explored in chronological order, alongside a range of non-religious worldviews and ethical debates, fostering critical thinking and respectful discussion.

About Our School

Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Determination aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Great perks – Enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details HERE.
• Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• A positive and engaged student body – With over 95% attendance and excellent behaviour, our students are here to learn.
• Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A talented and ambitious teacher, dedicated to academic excellence and maintaining high standards in the classroom.
• Equipped with strong subject knowledge, a proactive approach, and a commitment to upholding our school values.
• Knowledgeable about best practices for improving student attainment.
• Passionate about every student’s potential to succeed, with the ability to adapt your teaching to meet diverse needs.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about this opportunity and visits to our school are welcomed. To speak with us or arrange an opportunity to visit us ahead of applying, please contact Jo Bentley, HR Officer: bentleyj@ca.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date:Final closing date Monday 23rd June, however, interviews may commence while this advert is open, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Crawshaw Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crawshaw Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawshaw-academy

We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.

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