Humanities Teacher

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Humanities Teacher

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6RX

Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: November 2025

Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you ready to spark curiosity, inspire learning, and make a lasting impact?

At Belmont Secondary School, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs — and we’re looking for a dedicated Humanities Teacher to help us on this mission.

About the Role

Set in the heart of beautiful Rossendale, Lancashire, Belmont is a growing school where creativity, compassion, and commitment come together. With our exciting Key Stage 4 Humanities qualification pathway, you’ll have the opportunity to shape meaningful learning experiences and empower pupils to discover the world — and themselves — through History, Geography, RE, and beyond.

What You’ll Do

This isn’t just another classroom role — it’s a chance to teach differently and make every lesson count.

You’ll:

Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in your Humanities specialism (History, Geography, RE, or related areas)

Lead the development of our new KS4 Humanities qualification pathway

Use your subject to build confidence, curiosity, and connection in every learner

Create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom where all pupils can thrive

Collaborate with passionate colleagues who truly care about making a difference

Support each pupil’s emotional wellbeing alongside their academic progress

Who We’re Looking For

We’re searching for a changemaker — someone who brings passion, patience, and purpose to their teaching.

You’ll need:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Full UK Driving Licence

Specialism or strong experience in Humanities subjects

A deep belief that every young person deserves opportunity and choice

Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency

Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills

A flexible, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

Bonus points if you have:

Experience working in SEMH, ASC, or alternative provision settings

Experience supporting pupils from disadvantaged or challenging backgrounds

A proven track record of raising engagement and achievement

Apply today and start your journey with Belmont Secondary School, where every lesson can change a life.

About us

Belmont School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 18 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

The aim of the school is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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