Humanities Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch in Wakefield is seeking a Humanities Teacher to start ASAP. You will deliver engaging Humanities lessons and foster a classroom where pupils participate and develop understanding.

The ideal candidate holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), has strong Humanities knowledge, and can manage a class with differentiation. An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan effective Humanities lessons and adapt for different abilities.
• Strong Classroom management and behaviour leadership skills.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and staff.
• Experience delivering engaging lessons that promote student progress.
• Ability to assess and provide constructive feedback to support growth.
• Wamiliarity with safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured Humanities lessons.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Encourage analytical, research and communication skills.
• Assess pupils’ work and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage classroom behaviour and set clear expectations.
• Participate in departmental planning and school activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Communication

Assessment & feedback

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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.