Humanities Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency is seeking a passionate Humanities Teacher for a secondary school in Barnsley. The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 curriculum, creating engaging lessons, and building strong student relationships. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong background in Humanities. This temporary role may lead to a permanent position, offering mentorship for early career teachers and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

1:1 consultant support

Free access to CPD Academy

Easy booking confirmations

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Subject knowledge in History, Geography, or RE is essential.
• Ability to create engaging lessons and a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3–KS4 Humanities in an inspiring manner.
• Create lessons that stimulate curiosity and reasoning.
• Build relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Strong subject knowledge in Humanities

Classroom management skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Job description

Got a passion for people, the past, and planet Earth? You’ll love this one.
We’re looking for a talented Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Barnsley this September. Whether your speciality is History, Geography, or RE—we want to hear from you!

This is a school that values teachers who bring learning to life. The team is supportive, the leadership is hands-on, and the students are ready to be inspired.

What you’ll be doing:
Teaching KS3–KS4 Humanities (subject specialism considered)
Creating engaging lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking
Building strong relationships with students and colleagues alike
Contributing to a lively, collaborative department

What we’re looking for:
️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
️ A strong subject knowledge in Humanities
️ Someone who knows how to make a classroom tick
️ Enthusiasm, creativity, and that rare mix of calm and energy

Nice-to-haves (but not musts):
Experience with GCSE prep or curriculum leadership
Thrive trained (If not, ask us about FREE training—schools love it!)

What you’ll get from Protocol Education:
Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella company nonsense
1:1 consultant support from someone who knows your patch
Free access to our CPD Academy
Easy-to-use availability app and quick booking confirmations
A genuine partner in your teaching journey

This role is ideal for an ECT looking for their first post in a school that offers mentoring and development—or for an experienced teacher ready for a change without the bureaucracy.

Ready to inspire the next generation of thinkers?
Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. Let’s get your next role sorted.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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