Humanities Teacher

Academics Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Humanities Teacher for a Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham starting December 2025. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience working with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Humanities subjects in a classroom setting.
• Strong experience working with pupils with social, emotional or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students in an alternative provision setting.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Behaviour management

Empathetic teaching approach

Confidence in handling challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

Humanities Teacher - PRU Full-Time Long-Term Start Date: Christmas 2025

Are you an experienced Humanities Teacher with the skills and resilience to support young people in an alternative provision setting?

Academics is currently working with a well-regarded Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Birmingham who are looking to appoint a full-time Humanities Teacher from Christmas 2025 on a long-term basis.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about working with students who need a different approach to learning and behaviour support.

Role

• Position: Humanities Teacher (flexibility across History, Geography, RE)
• Start Date: December 2025 (Christmas Term)
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
• Location: Birmingham
• Setting: PRU - supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and experience delivering Humanities subjects
• Strong behaviour management and experience working with pupils with social, emotional or mental health needs (SEMH)
• A calm, consistent and empathetic teaching approach
• Confidence in handling challenging behaviour and adapting teaching strategies to suit individual needs

Benefits of the PRU

• A supportive leadership team and dedicated pastoral staff
• Small class sizes and a focus on building relationships
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to genuinely impact students' lives

Why Work with Academics?

As a leading education recruitment agency, we offer:

• A dedicated consultant with knowledge of local schools and PRUs
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you’re an experienced Humanities teacher looking for a new challenge and you’re passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education, we want to hear from you!