Teacher of Humanities (History and / or Religious Studies Preferred)

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Humanities Teacher to join our dedicated team. As a Humanities Teacher, you will inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to develop a love for History, Geography, and other Humanities subjects. We are looking for a candidate who can create engaging, thought-provoking lessons that encourage critical thinking, inquiry, and a deep understanding of human society and culture.

The Appleton School is an over-subscribed school that has been judged as Good by OFSTED. With the addition of our Sixth Form in September 2015, the school has grown to approximately 1500 students overall.

We offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment and are committed to high quality professional development and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The Appleton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Check.

If you are able to inspire and motivate students in order to help them achieve their full potential we would welcome your application.

As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:

• Access to Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)


• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under


• Cycle to work scheme


• Extensive calendar of social events


• Eye sight testing (subject to VDU usage)


• On site flu vaccinations


• Blue Light Discount


• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to mental health support via counselling services


• Access to onsite wellbeing activities, such as running club and yoga


• On-site first aid provision


• Access to occupational health professionals


• Regular Staff Wellbeing forum which provides staff with the opportunity to discuss any concerns, provide feedback or offer suggestions


• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no after school meetings


• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays


• Discounted Tastecard subscription


• Negotiated local community discounts


• Staff Referral Incentive


Closing date: 20th October 2024

Interview: On receipt of suitable applications

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date

As well as our continued focus on CPD, staff also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards, including:

• Access to Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)


• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under


• Cycle to work scheme


• Extensive calendar of social events


• Eye sight testing (subject to VDU usage)


• On site flu vaccinations


• Blue Light Discount


• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to mental health support via counselling services


• Access to onsite wellbeing activities, such as running club and yoga


• On-site first aid provision


• Access to occupational health professionals


• Regular Staff Wellbeing forum which provides staff with the opportunity to discuss any concerns, provide feedback or offer suggestions


• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no after school meetings


• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays


• Discounted Tastecard subscription


• Negotiated local community discounts


• Staff Referral Incentive