Humanities Teacher

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a Humanities Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham. This role is ideal for a qualified Humanities Teacher who is confident delivering Geography, History or RE across KS3 and KS4.

You will deliver engaging lessons, manage classrooms, and help students progress. The role starts in September on a long-term basis, with pay of £170–£235 per day depending on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Humanities in a UK secondary school.
• Strong knowledge across KS3 and KS4.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach Geography, History or RE as required.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE where needed.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school expectations.

Skills

QTS

UK teaching experience

KS3/KS4 teaching

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Humanities Teacher

Oldham

£170–£235 per day | September start | Long-term

Smile Education are recruiting for a Humanities Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham.

This role is ideal for a qualified Humanities Teacher who is confident delivering Geography, History or RE across KS3 and KS4.

The Role

As a Humanities Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across the Humanities curriculum.

You will support pupils across KS3 and KS4, maintain strong classroom routines and help students develop subject knowledge, confidence and progress across Humanities.

The school may require teaching across Geography, History or RE, depending on timetable needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach Geography, History or RE where required.
• Plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE where needed.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where required.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold school expectations.

Requirements

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience teaching Humanities within a UK secondary school is required.
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 is essential.
• Experience teaching Geography, History or RE is desirable.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
• You must be reliable, professional and confident managing behaviour.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £170–£235 per day, dependent on experience and role responsibilities.
• Long-term role starting in September.
• Opportunity to teach Humanities within a secondary school in Oldham.
• Suitable for Humanities Teachers across Geography, History or RE.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Ongoing guidance throughout the placement.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.