Humanities teacher

Humanities Teacher - Secondary School

📍 Location: Christchurch, Dorset
📅 Start Date: September
💼 Contract Type: 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday)
💷 Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher ready to inspire students and bring the world around them to life? TimePlan Education is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Humanities Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in the Christchurch area. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper understanding of people, societies, and historical events within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

The Role

Teaching Humanities across Key Stages 3 and 4, including History, Geography, and/or Religious Studies as required
Delivering engaging, challenging, and differentiated lessons that promote curiosity and independent learning
Encouraging students to develop analytical, evaluative, and investigative skills through the study of diverse humanities topics
Supporting students to achieve their academic potential and develop a broader understanding of the world
Participating in departmental planning, assessments, and school-wide initiatives
Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning culture within the school communityThe Ideal Candidate

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Has experience teaching Humanities subjects within a UK secondary school
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Passionate about promoting critical thinking, enquiry, and discussion across the humanities curriculum
Able to inspire and engage students of varying abilities and backgrounds
Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Available from September 2026Why Join Through TimePlan Education?

Competitive pay, in line with MPS/UPS pay scales
A personal consultant dedicated to supporting your career
Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional growth
Option of temp-to-perm placement depending on performance and school needs🌟 Whether you're an experienced Humanities teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking school community in a beautiful coastal area.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact us on (phone number removed) to find out more!

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation