Teacher of Humanities at Wootton Academy Trust

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/WAT/68230

Location

Wootton Academy Trust Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 30th Sep, 2026

Start Date

January 2027

Positions Available

1

About this Role

We are seeking an inspirational teacher committed to high academic standards who can communicate to young people an enthusiasm for Humanities.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Humanities teacher to join a dynamic and supportive department. The post is permanent, full-time or part time and would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate would be expected to have a passion for learning and teaching, together with the skills to inspire and motivate our students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.

At Wootton Academy Trust we recognise the power and importance of the humanities. It is an essential part of our students' knowledge-rich curriculum, and we want every child to be immersed in the best that has been thought and said in History, Geography, and RE.

Significant time is given to these subjects at Key Stage Three all students at Wootton study History or Geography at GCSE, and RE is extremely popular as an option subject, with at least two or three groups running every year.

We seek someone who can teach one or more of the humanities at Key Stage 3, and GCSE ideally one being Geography. The successful candidate will join a friendly, high-performing and tight-knit team of specialists who love their subjects and making students smarter every day.

If you believe in the life changing potential of a great curriculum and want to work somewhere disruption-free, where the subject is valued, teachers can teach, and students are keen to learn, then Wootton Academy Trust could be the place for you. Whether you are at an early stage in your career or further along and looking for a fresh challenge, teaching at Wootton Academy Trust provides a great opportunity to use your expertise and passion to make a difference to the next generation of thinkers!

Additional Information

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.

Applicants must complete the Trust's application form via My New Term - we cannot accept CVs. When applying, please complete all sections of the application form and ensure that you do not leave any gaps in your qualification/work history and that you give details of any periods not accounted for by full time employment, education or training. Forms with missing sections and/or gaps may not be considered.

Our vacancies are advertised on the MyNewTerm platform. To apply for these please click the vacancies button, or scroll down further to see our live jobs.

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

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We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Humanities teacher to join a dynamic and supportive department. The post is permanent, full-time or part time and would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate would be expected to have a passion for learning and teaching, together with the skills to inspire and motivate our students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development., Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

At Wootton Academy Trust we recognise the power and importance of the humanities. It is an essential part of our students' knowledge-rich curriculum, and we want every child to be immersed in the best that has been thought and said in History, Geography, and RE.

Significant time is given to these subjects at Key Stage Three all students at Wootton study History or Geography at GCSE, and RE is extremely popular as an option subject, with at least two or three groups running every year.

We seek someone who can teach one or more of the humanities at Key Stage 3, and GCSE ideally one being Geography. The successful candidate will join a friendly, high-performing and tight-knit team of specialists who love their subjects and making students smarter every day.

If you believe in the life changing potential of a great curriculum and want to work somewhere disruption-free, where the subject is valued, teachers and can teach, and students are keen to learn, then Wootton Academy Trust could be the place for you. Whether you are at an early stage in your career or further along and looking for a fresh challenge, teaching at Wootton Academy Trust provides a great opportunity to use your expertise and passion to make a difference to the next generation of thinkers!

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