Teacher of Humanities

11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll

Are you passionate about all Humanities subjects and can deliver high quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students? Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking Humanities team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth. 

Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Humanities who is interested in teaching RE for September 2024 to join our high performing Humanities team. You will have a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach Religious Education up to KS4 with the possibility of teaching other humanities subjects.

GCSE RE Philosophy and Ethics are extremely popular and results are excellent.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.

This position is a one year fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 due to curriculum needs. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in religion, philosophy and ethics. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.  

Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed. The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.

Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website  

Prospective candidates can visit the school by prior appointment. Please contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk or telephone 01744 677205 to let us know if you are interested. Please return application forms to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 18th July 2024

Interviews:                                  To be confirmed                    

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosing & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.