Humanities Teacher

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Job Title:

Humanities Teacher

Location:

Willow Park School, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LJ

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Fixed term - 12 months August 2027 | Term Time Only
Start:
September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Willow Park School, we support pupils aged 9–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated special educational needs. Many of our young people have experienced disrupted education and significant barriers to learning. Through a trauma‑informed, relational and multidisciplinary approach, we help every pupil feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

We are seeking an exceptional Humanities Teacher to teach History, Geography and Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an opportunity to do far more than deliver a curriculum. You will help pupils make sense of the world, understand their place within it and begin to believe in the possibilities ahead.

What you'll be doing

Plan and teach high-quality Humanities lessons adapted to pupils’ individual needs and EHCP outcomes.

Create a calm, structured and inclusive classroom where pupils feel emotionally safe.

Use trauma-informed strategies to support regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.

Assess, track and report pupil progress accurately and use this information to inform teaching.

Promote literacy, communication and critical thinking across the Humanities curriculum.

Prepare pupils for internal and external examinations and accredited qualifications.

Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENCo, clinical staff and the Inclusion Team.

Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external professionals.

Contribute to curriculum development and whole-school improvement.

Uphold all safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.

What you will bring

We are looking for a teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required

Strong subject knowledge

Delivers engaging, ambitious and well‑structured lessons

Combines high expectations with compassion

Uses trauma‑informed approaches to support regulation and engagement

Believes every young person can succeed

Works effectively with Teaching Assistants, clinical staff and the Inclusion Team

Is committed to safeguarding, professional integrity and continuous improvement

Experience of working with pupils with SEMH and SEND is desirable, but above all we are looking for someone who is resilient, reflective and passionate about transforming lives through education.

About Us

Willow Park School is a brand-new specialist school in Milton Keynes for young people aged 9–16 with a range of complex needs. Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in the future. Through a therapeutic educational approach, supported by specialist facilities and an experienced team, we help students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), communication, interaction, and associated challenging behaviours to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with…