Humanities Teacher

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work 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 po