Teacher of Humanities - Full-time

We are now recruiting for a Teacher of Humanities to join our academy from January 2025. For the successful candidate we can offer the opportunity to join a collaborative team and wider Trust with highly experienced teachers and leaders working in the department. We have excellent grades across the subjects and year groups, but there is always room for progress of which our successful candidate will play a pivotal part in. We are looking for an inspirational, energetic and reflective individual who is passionate about developing excellent levels of attainment and achievement across the board. We provide a supportive student experience and work closely with other departments and pastoral teams to ensure an enjoyable education for all learners., We are privileged to welcome you to Leigh Academy Minster, an institution where innovation and excellence will combine with respect and integrity to ensure all young people who study with us go on to lead happy, successful lives. We are a brand-new mixed secondary academy set up to provide an excellent, well-rounded education for children in our fantastic community.
Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.
We are strong believers that education has the ability to change lives, and our academy will give students the opportunity to develop themselves both academically and personally through the integration of both traditional and digital approaches to learning. A student's ownership and responsibility of their own learning is key to this, and we am committed to providing our young people with the tools, opportunities and support to develop all aspects of their academic and personal lives in partnership with their families.
Our mission
Leigh Academy Minster's students will be the embodiment of 'The Minster Way' through a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and negative behaviours, ensuring a calm, purposeful learning environment that provides exceptional personal development opportunities.
The academy will provide all students with a high-quality academic education through the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in Key Stage 3, as well as national academic and vocational qualifications in Key Stages 4 and 5.
Students will receive excellent pastoral care through Leigh Academies Trust's highly effective small school model, with a dedicated team of leaders and specialists supporting all aspects of a child's education at the academy. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Expert teachers will educate students across our subject-based curriculum from year 7 onwards in a high-quality classroom environment. Lessons will be grounded in the principles of highly effective teaching, informed by cutting-edge pedagogical research, ensuring students receive consistent and adaptable teaching to facilitate rapid academic progress.
At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.
'Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future.' Mathieu Stevens, Principal

Our successful candidate will specialise in History and/or Geography up to KS5 with the ability to cover both up to KS4. If you would like further information or to arrange an informational phone call/visit please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk / .
We're keen to hear from you if you are:
+ An excellent teacher with an outstanding record
+ An ECT looking to develop further in an established department
+ Collaborative, building strong professional relationships
+ Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
+ Energetic and have a 'can-do' attitude
+ Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school
+ Confident and aspire to senior leadership
+ Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school

Join our dedicated team of educators and become part of a forward-thinking academy that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in teaching and learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, Leigh Academy Minster provides the perfect platform to grow and develop as an educator.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience.