Humanities Teacher

Monarch Education; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education invites applications for a Humanities Teacher in Taunton. The post is full-time and starts January 2026, teaching Geography and Religious Education up to KS4, with likely opportunity to inspire pupils through practical projects.

The successful candidate will hold UK-recognised QTS (ECTs considered) with strong classroom management and a passion for helping all pupils succeed. The role offers a supportive SLT and access to Monarch's CPD resources.

Qualifications

• Qualified Secondary Teacher with UK recognised QTS.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour skills.
• Able to teach Geography and GCSE Humanities up to KS4.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography and GCSE Humanities to KS4 students.
• Deliver engaging lessons and hands-on projects.
• Contribute to student progression and positive behaviour in class.

Skills

QTS

Strong classroom management

GCSE Humanities

Education

QTS

ECTs considered

Job description

Humanities Teacher

Area: Taunton

Hours of work: Full Time

Start date: January 2026

Monarch Education are recruiting a Humanities in the Taunton area. The school are looking for a qualified Teacher (with UK recognised QTS) who can confidently teach Geography and Religious Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching up to Key Stage 4 (KS4) students, inspiring their innovation and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.

The school has excellent facilities and a supportive senior leadership team that are committed to the progression of their staff and pupils alike.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• A qualified Secondary Teacher with QTS, will also consider ECT’s.
• Good classroom management and behaviour skills
• Able to teach GCSE Humanities
• Passionate about the subject and about helping all pupils succeed

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.