Humanities Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay up to MPS6

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Humanities Teacher to work in a specialist Alternative Provision in Dudley. You will teach Humanities to Key Stage 3 and 4 and cover some English with pre-planned lessons, within a structured setting focused on individual progress and personal development.

You will join a supportive team, with small class sizes and strong pastoral support, enabling you to tailor teaching to each student’s needs and help them re-engage with education for their next

Qualifications

• QTS required and GCSE Humanities teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Humanities at GCSE.
• Ability to engage students who may have disengaged from mainstream education.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, SEMH or SEND advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Humanities to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
• Planning and delivering engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons.
• Supporting students who may have SEMH needs and barriers to learning.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Managing behaviour calmly, consistently and effectively.
• Encouraging students to re-engage with education and develop confidence.
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Working closely with pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Supporting students to develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next steps.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Humanities Teacher - Alternative Provision

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who may have faced barriers to learning? The Education Network Birmingham is working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in Dudley to recruit a dedicated Humanities Teacher for a long-term supply position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys building positive relationships with students and creating engaging lessons that help young people reconnect with education. The school provides a structured and supportive environment for students who may have struggled in mainstream education, with a strong focus on individual progress, behaviour and personal development.

You will teach Humanities across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering accessible and engaging lessons in subjects such as History, Geography and related Humanities topics. There is also a requirement to cover some English lessons where the lessons have already been planned. You will be supported by an experienced team and benefit from a setting where smaller class sizes allow you to really get to know your students and tailor your teaching to their needs.

The Role

• Teaching Humanities to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students
• Planning and delivering engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons
• Supporting students who may have SEMH needs and barriers to learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students
• Managing behaviour calmly, consistently and effectively
• Encouraging students to re-engage with education and develop confidence
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to individual needs
• Working closely with pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Supporting students to develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next steps

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Humanities at GCSE
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to engage students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH or SEND would be advantageous

In Return You Will Receive

• A long-term supply position in a specialist Alternative Provision
• Small class sizes and excellent levels of support
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• The chance to develop your experience within Alternative Provision
• Competitive rates of pay up to MPS6
• Dedicated support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.