Humanities Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Humanities Teacher for a secondary school in Newport. This role involves delivering engaging lessons in History, Geography, or Religious Studies, fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in teaching Humanities subjects at KS3/KS4. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Humanities subjects at KS3/KS4.
• Ability to monitor student progress and provide effective feedback.
• Completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Create a supportive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Subject knowledge in Humanities

Ability to create an inclusive environment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £110 - £120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Starting October 2025 until end of academic year

About the Role

A well-regarded secondary school in the Newport area is seeking a passionate and committed Humanities Teacher to join their team from October 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire learners across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for Key Stage 5 teaching if desired.

You’ll be delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons in subjects such as History, Geography, or Religious Studies, helping students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. The school offers a supportive environment with strong leadership, collaborative departments, and access to ongoing professional development.

Whether you\'re a Newly Qualified Teacher (ECT/NQT) or bring years of classroom experience, your enthusiasm and subject knowledge will be highly valued.

What We’re Looking for?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and seeking a part-time opportunity to re-engage with classroom teaching
• Completing their induction or has Cover Supervisor experience
• Have proven experience teaching Humanities subjects at KS3/KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Can create an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• At least two professional references covering the past two years

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Ready to Inspire Through Humanities?

If you\'re passionate about helping students explore the past, understand the present, and think critically about the future, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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