Humanities Teacher

Supply Desk Ltd; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £150

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting a Humanities Teacher to cover History, Geography and RE at Beaconsfield. You will deliver high-quality lessons, assess student progress, and adapt teaching to individual needs.

The role offers flexibility and support for professional development within a welcoming school community. Your focus will be on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a positive learning environment while maintaining safeguarding standards and contributing to the school’s curriculum

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching and development.
• Strong classroom management and inclusive learning environment.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons across History, Geography and RE.
• Assess, monitor, and record students' progress with constructive feedback.
• Differentiate teaching materials for varying abilities, including SEND.
• Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations.
• Incorporate diverse teaching methods and resources to engage learners.
• Encourage critical thinking, independent learning, and evaluation of information.
• Promote understanding of historical events, geography, cultures and contemporary global challenges.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.

Job description

Humanities Teacher

Location: Beaconsfield

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: November 2026

Application Closing date: 31st October 2026

About the Role

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Humanities Teacher looking to inspire students and develop their understanding of the world around them? We are seeking a motivated and engaging Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across relevant Humanities subjects, such as History, Geography and Religious Education (RE), encouraging students to think critically, explore different perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of people, places, cultures, societies, and historical events. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to students' learning by building their confidence, promoting curiosity, and helping them achieve their full academic potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured Humanities lessons that meet the needs and abilities of students across the relevant age groups.
• Teach relevant Humanities subjects, such as History, Geography and Religious Education (RE), in line with the school's curriculum and requirements.
• Assess, monitor, and record students' progress, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching strategies to support individual learning needs.
• Differentiate lessons and learning materials to support students of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations, supporting them in achieving their academic targets.
• Incorporate a range of teaching methods, resources, discussions, research activities, and practical tasks to make lessons interactive, accessible, and engaging.
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, independent learning, and the ability to evaluate information and different viewpoints.
• Promote an understanding of historical events, geographical issues, cultures, religions, societies, and contemporary global challenges, where relevant to the subject taught.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management, following the school's behaviour policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students and explain complex concepts clearly.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a commitment to promoting students' safety and well-being.
• A flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to teaching and supporting students' academic and personal development.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, in accordance with the school's recruitment requirements.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.