QTS Humanities Teacher

Connex - Leicester; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay to scale policy

Weekly PAYE

Classroom Teacher Toolkit

Wellbeing programme

Funding for qualifications

Career development support

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a QTS Humanities Teacher for a secondary school in the Loughborough area to teach History, Religious Education and Geography to KS3/KS4. The role starts January and runs through the academic year, with a focus on engaging, inclusive lessons and high-quality planning.

You will deliver a varied curriculum, maintain strong behaviour management, and support students’ progress while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching Physical Education within a secondary school setting, ideally across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Have a strong subject knowledge across a range of sports, physical activities and the PE curriculum.
• Be confident delivering engaging, inclusive and differentiated PE lessons that cater to students of varying abilities.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be able to motivate and inspire students to participate, develop their sporting abilities and achieve their full potential.
• Have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to process a new one.
• Be willing to go the extra mile!

Responsibilities

• Deliver Humanities lessons across History, Religious Education and some Geography.
• Plan engaging, inclusive and high-quality lessons.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom management.
• Support student progress throughout the academic year.

Skills

QTS

History teaching

Religious Education

Geography teaching

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

QTS Humanities Teacher

Loughborough

£750 – £1050 per week

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education are working in partnership with a secondary school in the Loughborough area who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Qualified Teacher of Humanities to teach students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

As a Humanities Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive and high-quality lessons across History, Religious Education and some Geography, helping students to develop their subject knowledge, critical thinking, analytical skills and understanding of the world around them.

You will deliver a varied and engaging curriculum, encouraging students to explore historical events, cultures, religions, beliefs and geographical concepts. Through effective planning and delivery, you will inspire students to question, debate and develop their own understanding of different perspectives, while ensuring lessons are appropriately differentiated to meet the needs and abilities of all learners.

Assignment Details

This assignment is due to start in January and will run until the end of the academic year, offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher seeking a longer-term placement within a supportive secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Humanities lessons, primarily covering History and Religious Education, alongside some Geography teaching. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning, ensuring students remain engaged and motivated while supporting their academic progress throughout the remainder of the school year.

We are looking for a reliable, adaptable and committed teacher who can quickly establish positive relationships with students and staff, confidently manage classes and maintain the school’s expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Humanities Teacher looking to secure a longer-term teaching position and make a positive impact within a secondary school.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications.
• A skill development manager to support your career goals.

Person Specification

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching Physical Education within a secondary school setting, ideally across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Have a strong subject knowledge across a range of sports, physical activities and the PE curriculum.
• Be confident delivering engaging, inclusive and differentiated PE lessons that cater to students of varying abilities.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be able to motivate and inspire students to participate, develop their sporting abilities and achieve their full potential.
• Have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, flexible and committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to process a new one.
• Be willing to go the extra mile!

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.