Humanities Teacher

Job title:

Humanities Teacher

Company:

Teaching Personnel

Job description

Teacher of Humanities
Location: Essex
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025A highly reputable and forward-thinking secondary school in Essex is seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Teacher of Humanities to join their vibrant and supportive team from September 2025. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established department within a school renowned for academic excellence and pastoral care.About the Role:The successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging and challenging lessons across the Humanities subjects, with the ability to teach History, Geography, or Religious Studies at Key Stages 3 and 4. There may also be opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5, depending on the candidate’s specialism and experience. The school fosters a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and creativity in teaching.Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons in Humanities subjects.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and department resources.
• Support students’ wider personal development through extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the school to support student achievement.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant Humanities subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Humanities at secondary level (including trainee or ECT experience).
• A strong understanding of current curriculum developments and pedagogy in Humanities education.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a proactive attitude towards professional development.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching to A-level.
• Willingness to contribute to whole-school initiatives and extra-curricular activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected institution that values staff development and student success. The school offers a supportive leadership team, access to ongoing CPD, and a collaborative working environment.For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and availability to begin.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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Expected salary

Location

Essex

Job date

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:04:06 GMT

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