Humanities Teacher

Academics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks an experienced Humanities Teacher for a Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a full-time capacity, starting in December 2025. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in delivering Humanities subjects, alongside strong behaviour management skills. This position offers ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Humanities subjects in an educational setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential.
• Experience working with pupils with social, emotional, or mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Adaptable teaching strategies

Experience with SEMH

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Humanities Teacher - PRU | Full-Time | Long-Term | Start Date: January

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 January 2026 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!