Humanities Teacher

As a Humanities Teacher, you will inspire pupils across Key Stages 3 to 5 through engaging teaching in subjects such as History, Geography, Politics, and Religious Education. Working with learners who may have a range of SEND needs-including ADHD, ASD and trauma-related barriers-you will create a supportive, adaptive and trauma-informed classroom environment where every student can succeed. This role is ideal for a calm, compassionate professional with high expectations and a passion for helping young people grow academically and personally.

• Teach Humanities subjects across Key Stages 3-5, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery aligned with national standards.
• Plan creative and engaging lessons, assess pupil progress and maintain accurate records to address any underperformance.
• Support the pastoral, social, and emotional needs of students, prioritising wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse cognitive and SEN needs within a trauma-informed, holistic framework.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, ensuring personalised support for each student.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers, attending meetings and ensuring consistent communication.
• Take part in wider school life, including extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):
  Essential teaching qualification.
• Subject Knowledge:
  Strong expertise across Humanities subjects.
• Experience:
  
  Proven success teaching from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, with evidence of strong pupil progress.
• Skills:
  
  Effective classroom management, empathy and the ability to create a nurturing, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence

• 4-Day Working Week trial – 80% of contractual hours for 100% of your pay.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
  
  Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. We are building an Outstanding provision - a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.

At Wenlock, you'll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.