Teacher of Law and Humanities

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027, April 2027 will be considered for the right candidate

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (710)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Humanities, Humanities, Law, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Law and Humanities job summary

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the curriculum in a dynamic and ambitious school? If so, St Mary’s CE High School is looking for a Law and Humanities Teacher to join us from January 2027.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a successful and ambitious Humanities faculty, leading the delivery of our thriving Key Stage 5 Law provision. Law is a highly popular subject, attracting strong student numbers and making a significant contribution to our sixth form curriculum.

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to be the sole teacher of Law, taking ownership of the curriculum and shaping its future development. This role would suit a passionate and knowledgeable practitioner who is excited by the prospect of building on an already successful course while inspiring students to develop their understanding of law, justice, rights and society.

In addition to teaching A Level Law, the successful candidate will teach within the wider Humanities faculty at Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4, depending on experience and expertise. This may include History, Geography, Personal Development or Religious Studies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, strong subject knowledge and a commitment to helping every student fulfil their potential. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a supportive and collaborative team while helping to shape the future direction of a growing and successful subject.

For suitably experienced candidates, there may be opportunities to contribute to wider curriculum development and take on additional leadership responsibilities within the faculty.

Applicants do not need to be practising Christians but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, ‘Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow’.

In line with this vision, we are committed to developing you in the role, both in the short term through a supportive induction programme, and in the long term through Leadership CPD (e.g. national professional qualifications).

The school takes induction for those new to the school, and their continuing professional development very seriously. Please read what the Head Teacher has to say about this here: Induction and Development

St Mary’s CE High School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment, founded on our Christian principles. We continue to develop an excellent standard of education for all students, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential regardless of ability or background in a safe and inspiring community.

The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils’ learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books.

Pupils live up to leaders’ expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning.

Pupils are proud of their school.

Ofsted October 2023

St Mary’s CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.

“An exceptionally inclusive and caring community”

SIAMS January 2020

St Mary’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview.

St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the application deadline.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

About St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 911 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-high-school-va

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