Humanities Teachers

Step Teachers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,840 - 32,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting Humanities teachers for full-time flexible supply roles around Bury St Edmunds. You will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in History, Geography and Religious Studies, delivering engaging lessons across the Humanities.

Ideal candidates hold QTS, have experience in secondary Humanities, and are adaptable to different schools and year groups with strong classroom management and communication.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for eligibility to teach in UK schools.
• Experience teaching Humanities to secondary pupils is required.
• Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups is needed.
• Strong classroom management and effective communication are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare is required.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Humanities lessons across History, Geography and RS.
• Adapt to different school cultures and policies.
• Provide cover support and maintain pupil progress in short-term roles.
• Maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment.
• Liaise with school staff to ensure consistency and continuity in learning.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Humanities Teacher – Full-time, flexible supply roles starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be working with a range of secondary schools in and around Bury St Edmunds, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Studies.

Duties as Humanities Teacher:

• Deliver engaging lessons across the Humanities curriculum
• Adapt quickly to different classroom environments and school policies
• Support pupils’ learning and progress during short-term cover
• Manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
• Liaise with school staff to ensure continuity and consistency
• Provide feedback on pupil engagement and lesson outcomes

Ideal Humanities Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching Humanities subjects in secondary schools
• Flexibility and confidence to work in different schools and year groups
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.