Hanham Woods Academy Β· Bristol, South West
Job Title: Teacher of Humanities with a specialism in RS Salary : Β£32,916 - Β£37,101 (M1 β M3)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027 or the return of the current post holder (maternity cover)
Hours : Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
Provisional Start Date : 1 September 2026
Your opportunity to inspire the next generation through exceptional Humanities teaching. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Humanities, with a specialism in Religious Studies, to join our dedicated and ambitious team. The successful candidate will bring a passion for exploring belief, ethics, philosophy, and culture, delivering highβquality learning experiences that motivate students through creativity, curiosity, and engaging teaching. At our academy, we are committed to maintaining high expectations, strong academic standards, and a rich, engaging curriculum that enables every student to succeed. Through excellent teaching and a supportive learning environment, we aim to equip our pupils with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to flourish as thoughtful, informed, and responsible young adults. About you:
You will be:
β’ a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
β’ able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
β’ able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
β’ a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
β’ able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
β’ empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Hanham Woods Academy
Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the Southwest, providing an excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.
Whilst we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.