Humanities Teacher

GSL Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Humanities Teacher in Wakefield to start ASAP. The role requires delivering engaging lessons, managing a classroom, and helping pupils make progress in Humanities subjects.

The ideal candidate will have QTS, strong subject knowledge, and experience in planning and differentiation. The position is full-time/part-time, long-term or day-to-day, with daily pay between £150 and £200.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for this position.
• Strong subject knowledge across Humanities subjects.
• Experience in teaching and the ability to manage a classroom confidently.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering well-structured Humanities lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods and resources for different abilities.
• Encouraging pupils to develop analytical, research and communication skills.
• Assessing pupils' work and providing constructive feedback to support progress.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining clear expectations.
• Contributing to departmental planning and wider school activities.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Job Title: Humanities Teacher

Location: Wakefield (WF8)

Salary: £150 - £200 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Long-term/ Day-to-day

Are you a qualified teacher with a strong background in Humanities and ready for a new opportunity?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are working with a school in Wakefield (WF8) that is looking for a Humanities Teacher to start as soon as possible. The role would suit someone who can plan effectively, manage a classroom confidently and help pupils make steady progress.

As a Humanities Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons and creating a classroom environment where pupils can participate, ask questions and develop their understanding. You'll work alongside other staff to maintain consistent standards and support pupils throughout their learning.

Your responsibilities as a Humanities Teacher will include:

• Planning and delivering well-structured Humanities lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods and resources to meet different abilities and learning needs.
• Encouraging pupils to develop analytical, research and communication skills.
• Assessing pupils' work and providing constructive feedback to support progress.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining clear expectations.
• Contributing to departmental planning and wider school activities where appropriate.

As a humanities teacher you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this position.
• Strong subject knowledge across relevant Humanities subjects.
• Previous teaching experience and the ability to manage a classroom confidently.
• A flexible approach to lesson planning and differentiation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new enhanced DBS check.

If you're an experienced Humanities Teacher looking for an immediate opportunity in Wakefield, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.