Humanities Teacher

TeacherActive; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant 24/7 assistance

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses & My-Progression rewards

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting on behalf of a Nottingham secondary school for a Humanities Teacher to join from September 2026. You will teach History, Geography and Religious Education to KS3/KS4 and support students pastorally and through enrichment activities.

The role is full-time with progression opportunities. A QTS with humanities specialism is required; ECTs are welcome to apply and strong classroom management is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS with Humanities specialism (ECTs welcome)
• Experience teaching Humanities up to KS4
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying abilities
• Willingness to contribute to pastoral responsibilities & extracurriculars
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Humanities for KS3/KS4
• Support students pastorally and participate in enrichment activities

Skills

QTS with Humanities

KS3/KS4 Humanities

Classroom management

Pastoral support

Communication & organisation

Enrichment activities

Education

QTS (Humanities)

Job description

Job Title: Humanities Teacher

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £168 - £261 per day

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher who can bring History, Geography and Religious Education to life in the classroom?

Can you engage and challenge students whilst maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement?

Are you looking for a Humanities Teacher role that offers the opportunity to make a wider impact through pastoral support and extracurricular activities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Nottingham that is committed to improving outcomes and creating a positive learning environment for all students. The school values ambitious educators who are eager to contribute to school life and offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The school is seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026. This role would be ideal for an experienced Humanities Teacher, although enthusiastic ECTs will also be considered. The successful Humanities Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across the Humanities curriculum at KS3 and KS4, whilst also supporting students pastorally and contributing to enrichment activities across the school.

The successful Humanities Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Humanities specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching Humanities subjects up to Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• The ability to inspire and motivate students of varying abilities
• A willingness to contribute to pastoral responsibilities and extracurricular activities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.