Job Introduction
We are seeking a Teacher of Humanities to join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About Everest Community Academy
Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.
At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Details
Position: Teacher of Humanities
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Teachers’ Main - Upper Pay Scale (National: £32,916 - £51,048)
Benefits
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
- Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
- Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements.
Requirements include:
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
- Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
