Job Description
Humanities Teacher
Location:Waltham Forest Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for a school where you can put down roots and make a lasting impact?
A fantastic secondary school is searching for a passionate Humanities Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis from September.
Whether your specialism is History, Geography, Religious Studies, or a combination of Humanities subjects, this is an opportunity to become part of a school community that values great teaching, supports professional growth, and encourages students to think beyond the textbook.
If you're looking for a role where your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your career can continue to grow, this could be just the place.
The role
You'll be teaching Humanities across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and help students develop the confidence to question, explore and understand the world around them.
Working alongside a supportive department, you'll play a key role in shaping learning experiences that leave a lasting impression long after the final bell rings.
We're looking for someone who:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Has experience teaching Humanities within a secondary setting
* Brings enthusiasm, creativity and strong subject knowledge to the classroom
* Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues alike
* Is committed to helping every learner achieve their full potential
What the school offers
* A permanent position from September 2026
* Supportive and approachable leadership
* A collaborative Humanities department with shared resources and planning
* Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
* A positive school culture where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued
* Well-behaved students who are keen to learn and succeed
Why this role?
Teaching is about more than delivering lessons. It's about inspiring futures, building confidence, and creating those moments students remember years later.
This school understands that great teachers thrive when they're supported, trusted and given room to grow. That's why they're looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of the team for the long term.
Why work with Protocol Education?
Weekly pay through PAYE
FREE access to our CPD Academy
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Expert interview preparation and guidance
Access to permanent opportunities in schools that match your values and career goals
Thrive trained?
Schools are increasingly seeking educators who can support emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress. If you're not already Thrive trained, ask us about our FREE Thrive training opportunities and strengthen your professional development portfolio.
Apply today and take the next step towards a permanent role where you can make a real difference from September.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.