Teacher of Humanities (with the ability to teach KS3-5 in at least one of the following 5 subjects – Geography, History, PRE, Sociology or Law)

Do you champion academic challenge within the classroom, promote critical thinking, foster students' curiosity, and develop the skills of evaluation and analysis?

Do you believe Humanities is a subject aimed at equipping students with empathy, creativity, and confidence to thrive in the future?

If you can promote a diverse range of skills and knowledge, create an inclusive learning environment and possess a desire to enhance your subject knowledge – the next step in your teaching career leads you here.

Come and join our dynamic, vibrant 11-18, 1400 student strong school. We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body. We are seeking energy radiators to join our journey as we continue to provide a strong education for the community of the town of Oswestry in idyllic rural Shropshire.

We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our wonderful Humanities team a teacher with a proven track record or the ability and willingness to build that record with our support.

Excellent salary with benefits

1-year fixed term

1.0/0.8 negotiable with candidate

Required for 1st September 2024

Applications are welcome from NQTs

To be successful, you will:

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, departments and students.

The Humanities Department is a blend of experienced and newly qualified staff, working together to create a dynamic curriculum that includes many exciting enrichment opportunities. Within the forward-thinking department, all staff have the opportunity to contribute to the development of curriculum resources and pedagogy.

The Marches is a thriving school, dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are exceptional, providing students with access to state-of-the-art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.

As the founder school for the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 10 schools.

We offer:

· An 'Outstanding' curriculum and learning experience for our young people.

· Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway Career development opportunities including funded NPQ and other qualifications.

· An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.

· A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice and noted by Ofsted.

· Year-round free access to our fitness suite.

· Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other

medical support.

· Collaboration Days in additional to PD days – to focus on developments within the working week.

· A laptop for every teacher for work and personal use.

· Spacious Sixth Form Facilities and excellent outcomes.

If you have any queries, or wish to visit the school please email Chris Davies, Director of Humanities at:

To apply for the post, please visit our online recruitment site via the school's website (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th June 2024 at 9am.

Interview Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online searches. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.