Humanities Teacher – Specialist Provision
Location: Ellesmere Port
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with the potential to become permanent)
TeacherActive are delighted to be supporting a specialist education provision in the Ellesmere Port area who are seeking a skilled Humanities Teacher to join their dedicated staff team.
The provision offers tailored education to secondary-aged pupils who require additional support to fully access learning. Many students have social, emotional and mental health needs, communication differences, or anxiety-related barriers to education. Staff work closely together to create a nurturing, therapeutic environment, with small class sizes, individualised programmes, and a strong pastoral focus. The team are committed to helping young people develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
We are looking for a passionate Humanities Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons across subjects such as History, Geography and RE, and who can adapt learning to meet a range of individual needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils who benefit from structure, consistency and a relationship-led approach.
The role will involve:
Teaching Humanities subjects across KS3 and KS4
Planning and delivering differentiated lessons that engage and inspire
Using creative approaches to support learning and progress
Working collaboratively with support staff and pastoral teams
Encouraging positive behaviour, motivation and classroom engagement
Supporting learners to achieve personal and academic goals
The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS/QTLS (ECTs welcomed with relevant experience)
Have proven experience working with young people who have additional learning or SEMH needs – this is essential
Be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive teaching
Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills
Be enthusiastic about developing a broad and engaging curriculum
What TeacherActive can offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and regular check-ins
Access to CPD and development opportunities
The chance to make a lasting impact within a supportive environment
If you are an experienced Humanities Teacher seeking a fulfilling and meaningful new role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to TeacherActive today, or get in touch for more information.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services