Teacher of Humanities - Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in United Kingdom is seeking a committed Teacher of Humanities to start in January 2026 or sooner. The ideal candidate will teach History and Geography, support student advocacy as a form tutor, and participate in career development offerings. Attractive employee benefits include pension schemes, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive wellness programs.

Benefits

Attractive salary and pension schemes

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance program

Access to professional development programs

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher of Humanities with excellent teaching skills.
• Experience of teaching History and Geography to Key Stage 3 and GCSE level.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach History and Geography to Key Stage 3 and GCSE students.
• Act as a form tutor and advocate for students.
• Participate in career development programs.

Skills

Teaching skills

Commitment to professional development

Ability to teach History or Geography

Education

Good qualification in Geography or History

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and committed Teacher of Humanities to join our friendly and supportive faculty. This is a full-time, maternity contract, with a start date of January 2026 or sooner.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach History and Geography to Key Stage 3 students, and one of these subjects to GCSE level. Applicants should have a good qualification in either Geography or History.

We are looking for a teacher with excellent teaching skills who is committed to continuous professional development (CPLD). You will also be required to act as a form tutor, a significant role that involves being the first point of contact and an advocate for your students. At Cirencester Kingshill, we believe that every child can succeed and are dedicated to helping all students to shape greater futures for themselves.

The faculty have a wide range of professional experience, and you will receive plenty of assistance, especially in areas where you may be unfamiliar. We encourage career development through our "Inquiring Minds" program and offer a full induction program to help you settle in quickly. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and provide a reduced timetable, an experienced subject mentor, and full participation in the Early Career Framework (ECF) training program. All humanities classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and visualizers, and all courses are well-resourced with clear schemes of work and teacher guidance.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including attractive salary and pension schemes (Teachers' Pension Scheme), family-friendly policies, and access to an employee assistance program.

What the school offers its staff

• Attractive salary and pension schemes – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teaching Staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Professional Support Staff)
• Family friendly polices
• A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Access to an employee assistance programme for all staff that offers services, including wellbeing, self-referral counselling, information on stress, weight management, smoking cessation
• Access to Occupational Health services
• New staff induction and support programmes
• Continuous service in other state funded schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement, pension rights
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)
• Access to CLPD and INSET, personalised for individuals through the schools’ Appraisal procedures, including access to role specific academic study and professional qualifications
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year
• The dining room is open for staff to use at break and lunch times
• Staff room with facilities, including tea and coffee
• There is an optional staff social fund

Commitment to safeguarding

Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.