Humanities Teacher - Full Time

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Humanities Teacher to join a Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for working with students who need alternative approaches to learning and behaviour support. This role promises a supportive environment, ongoing training, and genuine impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Humanities subjects in a PRU setting.
• Confidence in handling challenging behaviour with students.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to support SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in a PRU environment.
• Deliver engaging lessons in Humanities.
• Build meaningful relationships with students.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Empathetic teaching approach

Adaptable teaching strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Humanities Teacher – PRU | Full-Time | Long-Term | Start Date: January 2026

Are you an experienced Humanities Teacher with the skills and resilience to support young people in an alternative provision setting?

Academics is currently working with a well-regarded Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a full-time Humanities Teacher from January 2026 on a long-term basis.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about working with students who need a different approach to learning and behaviour support.

Role

• Position: Humanities Teacher (flexibility across History, Geography, RE)
• Start Date: January 2026
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
• Location: Birmingham
• Setting: PRU – supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and experience delivering Humanities subjects
• Strong behaviour management and experience working with pupils with social, emotional or mental health needs (SEMH)
• A calm, consistent and empathetic teaching approach
• Confidence in handling challenging behaviour and adapting teaching strategies to suit individual needs

What the PRU Offers

• A supportive leadership team and dedicated pastoral staff
• Small class sizes and a focus on building relationships
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to genuinely impact students' lives

Why Work with Academics?

As a leading education recruitment agency, we offer:

• A dedicated consultant with knowledge of local schools and PRUs
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you’re an experienced Humanities teacher looking for a new challenge and you’re passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education, we want to hear from you!