Humanities Teacher - Coventry

Justteachers Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is partnering with a Coventry secondary school to recruit a full-time Humanities Teacher from September. You will teach History, Geography and Religious Education across KS3/KS4 within a supportive humanities department.

The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum, assessing pupil progress, and maintaining positive classroom environments. A QTS or equivalent qualification is required and experience in UK secondary settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Humanities in a UK secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge in History, Geography or Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding across History, Geography and Religious Education.
• Build pupils’ critical thinking, source analysis, extended writing and argument skills.
• Assess, monitor and report pupil progress, adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and collaborate with colleagues on planning and school life.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & feedback

Student engagement

Education

QTS

UK secondary humanities experience

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is working with a secondary school in Coventry that is seeking a full time Humanities Teacher from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher to join a supportive humanities department and deliver engaging lessons in a well-established school environment.

You’ll teach Humanities across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Education according to the school’s curriculum needs. The school offers a welcoming atmosphere, clear behaviour expectations, and a committed staff team focused on high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with the national curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
• Develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding across subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Education.
• Build pupils’ critical thinking, source analysis, extended writing, evaluation, and evidence-based argument skills.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and work collaboratively with colleagues to support planning, progress, and wider school life.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Humanities in a UK secondary school setting, ideally across more than one subject area.
• Strong subject knowledge in History, Geography, Religious Education, or a related Humanities discipline.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with the ability to inspire and engage learners.
• Two relevant references, ideally from educational settings.