Humanities Supply Teacher

Senploy; Tameside; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cover People is actively seeking Humanities teachers to support secondary schools across Tameside. Roles are primarily day-to-day and short-term supply with potential for longer placements, offering flexible work and ongoing opportunities.

You will deliver Humanities lessons, adapt resources, and help pupils deepen knowledge across History, Geography or RE while maintaining high expectations. Pay ranges from £140 to £190 per day depending on experience, with inclusion of statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification required.
• Experience teaching at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline.
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Ability to follow school planning and work independently.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Commitment to supporting pupils' progress and achievement.
• Teachers specialising in History, Geography or Religious Education are encouraged to apply.
• Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach History, Geography or RE across KS3/KS4.
• Deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Follow existing lesson plans and adapt resources as needed.
• Help pupils develop subject knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Encourage discussion, participation and independent learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain clear expectations.
• Support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
• Check understanding and provide feedback where appropriate.

Skills

QTS/Qualified Teacher

Secondary teaching

Humanities subject knowledge

Classroom management

Independent work

Communication

Organisation

Flexible professional approach

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Humanities Supply Teacher Location: Tameside Start Date: ASAP Role: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities Pay: £140-£190 per day, depending on experience Cover People are looking for Humanities Teachers to support secondary schools across Tameside.

This is a great opportunity for teachers who enjoy delivering engaging lessons and helping pupils develop their understanding of the world around them.

The majority of bookings will be day-to-day and short-term cover, offering flexibility for teachers seeking supply work.

Longer-term placements may also become available as schools' staffing needs change.

You will help maintain continuity of learning by delivering Humanities lessons across different secondary school settings.

Depending on your subject specialism and the school, your responsibilities may include:

• Teaching subjects such as History, Geography and Religious Education Teaching subjects such as History, Geography and Religious Education
• Delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4 Delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Following existing lesson plans and adapting resources where appropriate Following existing lesson plans and adapting resources where appropriate
• Helping pupils develop subject knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills Helping pupils develop subject knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Encouraging discussion, participation and independent learning Encouraging discussion, participation and independent learning
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining clear expectations Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining clear expectations
• Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs
• Checking understanding and providing feedback where appropriate Checking understanding and providing feedback where appropriate
• Working alongside other teaching and support staff to maintain a positive learning environment Working alongside other teaching and support staff to maintain a positive learning environment We're keen to hear from qualified Humanities Teachers who can adapt quickly to different schools and deliver purposeful, engaging lessons.

You should have:

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching at secondary level Experience teaching at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills
• The ability to follow school planning and work independently The ability to follow school planning and work independently
• Good communication and organisational skills Good communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach A flexible, reliable and professional approach
• A commitment to supporting pupils' progress and achievement A commitment to supporting pupils' progress and achievement Teachers specialising in History, Geography or Religious Education are encouraged to apply.

Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners are both welcome.

• Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments
• Potential for longer-term teaching placements Potential for longer-term teaching placements
• Opportunities across secondary schools in Tameside Opportunities across secondary schools in Tameside - £140-£190 per day, depending on experience £140-£190 per day, depending on experience
• Flexible work to suit your availability Flexible work to suit your availability
• Experience across different school environments Experience across different school environments
• Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant

All pay rates include
12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools.

Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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