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Humanities Teacher

  1. Secondary
  2. Northamptonshire
Date posted : 11/06/26
  1. Full Time
£130 - 170 per day

Job description

Humanities Teacher (QTS) – Northamptonshire | September Start

Inspire a Passion for History, Geography, and the Wider World

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Humanities Teacher with QTS to join a supportive secondary school in Northamptonshire from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented educator who can engage students across the Humanities curriculum, helping them develop critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Humanities Teacher, you will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring Humanities lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Teach subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Studies, depending on your specialism and the school's requirements.
  • Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity and academic achievement.
  • Monitor, assess, and track student progress, providing effective feedback to support development.
  • Encourage students to think critically about historical events, geographical issues, and global perspectives.
  • Uphold high standards of behaviour, achievement, and safeguarding.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting educators throughout their careers.

  • Competitive Pay – Paid to scale based on experience and qualifications.
  • Dedicated Consultant – Personalised support from a specialist education recruiter.
  • Professional Development – Access to a wide range of CPD and training opportunities.
  • Variety of Opportunities – Access to long-term, permanent, and flexible teaching roles.
  • Streamlined Registration Process – Efficient onboarding with ongoing support throughout your placement.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Experience teaching Humanities subjects within a secondary school setting.
  • Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
  • A passion for inspiring young people and promoting a love of learning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of all students.

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Two professional references covering the past two years.

Start Date

September 2026

Location

Northamptonshire

Apply Today

If you are a motivated Humanities Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Northamptonshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV, and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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