Teacher Of Humanities

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a passionate Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Andover on a full-time basis from November 2026. You will teach across KS3–KS4 in a collaborative Humanities Faculty, contributing to curriculum quality and student development.

The school emphasizes care, ambition, inclusive practice and high expectations, with strong focus on wellbeing, professional development and opportunities to lead subject initiatives.

Qualifications

• Able to teach one or more Humanities subjects across KS3–KS4.
• Committed to high-quality teaching, curriculum thinking and reflective practice.
• Skilled in developing students’ literacy and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach Humanities across KS3–KS4.
• Contribute to departmental developments and curriculum planning.
• Promote inclusivity, respect and high expectations in the classroom.

Skills

Passion for Humanities

Collaborative work

Reflective teaching

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Humanities Teacher – Andover

Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full‑time (5 days per week)
Phase: KS3–KS4 (Ages 11–16)

A welcoming and forward‑looking secondary school in Andover is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Humanities Teacher to join its Humanities Faculty from Novemeber 2026. This full‑time position offers an excellent opportunity to teach in a supportive, ambitious environment where curriculum quality and personal development are highly valued.

About the School

This school is a dynamic and inclusive learning community with a strong culture of care and ambition for all. It is committed to supporting students academically and personally, placing high importance on wellbeing, respect and aspiration. The school forms part of a wider network of schools, enabling access to shared expertise, professional development and strong collaborative practice.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, including modern classrooms, an upgraded library, expansive grounds and recently opened new teaching spaces as part of a significant expansion project. These developments provide a high‑quality learning environment for both staff and students.

Ofsted Highlights

The most recent Ofsted inspection (published May 2023) confirmed that the school continues to be rated ‘Good’. Inspectors highlighted:

• A culture of care and ambition, where pupils feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
• Positive behaviour and attitudes, with pupils engaging calmly and purposefully in lessons.
• Strong emphasis on personal development, including leadership opportunities, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a clear focus on student voice.
• A broad and balanced curriculum, with leaders focused on refining curriculum sequencing and assessment to strengthen learning further.

The Humanities Faculty

Humanities is a key part of the school’s knowledge‑rich curriculum, which includes subjects such as History, Geography, and Philosophy & Ethics. The department plays an important role in helping students understand themselves, others and the wider world, while developing critical thinking, literacy and analytical skills.

Staff work collaboratively to share effective practice and deliver a curriculum that is carefully sequenced and ambitious, supporting strong progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.

What the School Offers

• A culture of high support and high expectations for both students and staff.
• Calm and purposeful classrooms supported by clear routines and behaviour systems.
• Strong commitment to professional development through trust‑wide collaboration and coaching.
• A rich programme of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities that enhance personal development.
• A supportive community where staff wellbeing is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Who We’re Looking For

You will be:

• A passionate Humanities Teacher, able to teach one or more Humanities subjects across KS3–KS4.
• Committed to high‑quality teaching, curriculum thinking and reflective practice.
• Skilled in developing students’ literacy, critical thinking and understanding of the world.
• A positive team player who values collaboration and contributes to departmental developments.
• Dedicated to promoting inclusivity, respect and high expectations.

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.