Job description
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Teacher of Humanities
Required from August 2026
ECT/MPS/UPS
Permanent
Full-Time
The Headteacher and Governing Body are wishing to appoint a Teacher of Humanities.Countesthorpe Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Humanities. The successful candidate will have a real passion for their subject and the ability to translate this for the students in their care. You will have the desire to ensure that our core values of ‘being the best you can be’ is fulfilled.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our faculty an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to secure high standards of teaching and learning. We are passionate in our goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is midday, Monday 15th June 2026, with interviews taking place soon after. Please note that we reserve the right to
close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
About this school
Countesthorpe Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,415
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
- Academy trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5PR