Humanities Teacher

Academics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Humanities Teacher for a full-time, long-term role at a Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham starting Christmas 2025. The position requires QTS/QTLS and experience in managing behaviour of students with SEMH needs. This rewarding role offers support from a dedicated team and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Ongoing training and development

Small class sizes and focus on relationships

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and experience delivering Humanities subjects.
• Strong behaviour management and experience working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• A calm, consistent and empathetic teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching strategies to suit individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Experience with SEMH needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Adaptability in teaching strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

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.

The 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

What the PRU Offers

• 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!