Humanities Teacher
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £130–£251 per day (dependent on experience)
Inspire the Next Generation Through Humanities
Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher with the enthusiasm to bring History, Geography, and Religious Studies to life? Do you thrive in a classroom where curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful discussion are encouraged?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Newcastle from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive department that values creativity, collaboration, and high-quality teaching.
The Role
- Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Humanities subjects
- Teach students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive
- Monitor, assess, and support student progress and achievement
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Contribute to the wider life of the department and school community
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has previous experience teaching Humanities subjects within a secondary school setting
- Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for Humanities education
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
- Is adaptable, proactive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for learners
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
- Access to free professional development and training courses, including THRIVE and safeguarding
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
- Opportunities for career progression and long-term development
- A variety of teaching opportunities within supportive school environments
If you are an enthusiastic Humanities Teacher ready to make a positive impact in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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