Teacher of Humanities

Teacher of Humanities

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Carlisle, CA1 1LY
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 25 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.
• Disounts 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'.

Further details about the role

Religious Studies or History specialism

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.

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• 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

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'. Further details about the role Religious Studies or History specialism Commitment to safeguarding