KS3 PE/Humanities Teacher

Required for 1 year from taking up post.

The Woodlands is seeking to recruit a qualified teacher to educate  permanently excluded pupils from mainstream school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people and their families.

The successful candidate must be:
• A skilled and effective teacher with enthusiasm and drive
• Committed to working alongside a supportive and dynamic team to continue to raise standards and achievement.
• Has experience of delivering a creative curriculum.
• Have high expectations in all areas of school life
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Is well organised, highly motivated and flexible when working independently or as part of a team.

Shortlisting will take place soon after the closing date and candidates will be contacted thereafter.

Closing date: 4 October 2026
Interview date: to be confirmed

Completed applications to be emailed to 
[email removed]

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The Woodlands
Broom Road
Ferryhill
DL17 8AN

[phone removed]
Email:  [email removed]
Website:  https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/

Attachments

• Application Form - Teaching.docx
• Job Description KS3 PE_Humanities.docx
• Person Specification KS3 PE_Humanities.docx