Humanities Teacher

Vetro Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Humanities Teacher for a maternity-cover assignment in Cardiff. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., within a supportive secondary-school environment where you’ll deliver engaging lessons and support pupils effectively. You will teach Religious Education and Health & Social Care to KS3/KS4, assess progress, provide feedback, manage behaviour, and collaborate with colleagues to promote inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Recent KS3/KS4 teaching experience in a secondary setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in Religious Education (RE) and Health & Social Care for KS3/KS4.
• Assessing progress, providing clear feedback, and adapting teaching to raise attainment.
• Maintaining a positive learning environment with strong routines and collaboration with colleagues to support inclusion.

Skills

RE teaching

Health & Social Care

Pastoral care

Education

QTS

Job description

Job Title: Humanities Teacher

Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales

Salary: £173 per day minimum

Employment Type: Full-time - Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Job Description

Humanities Teacher required for an exciting maternity-cover opportunity based in Cardiff. This full-time role sits within a supportive secondary-school environment, where you’ll play a key part in helping learners thrive through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral awareness, and a calm, consistent classroom presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in Religious Education (RE) and Health & Social Care across Key Stages 3 and 4, aligned to course requirements and learner needs
• Assessing progress (including GCSE components and non-examined assessment where applicable), providing clear feedback, and adapting teaching to raise attainment
• Creating a positive learning environment through effective behaviour management, strong routines, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues to support inclusion and achievement

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent KS3/KS4 teaching experience (or substantial teaching practice) in a secondary setting, with confident subject knowledge for RE and/or Health & Social Care
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to complete one), alongside a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive daily rate with weekly pay
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant with firsthand secondary teaching experience.
• Guidance and support throughout registration, compliance and placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in supportive secondary schools.
• Access to a range of teaching opportunities to support your career development.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.