Secondary School Humanities Teacher – South West London
RE | Geography | History
Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Start Available
We are working in partnership with a range of secondary schools across South West London who are seeking committed and knowledgeable Humanities Teachers to support their departments across Religious Education, Geography and History.
These opportunities are ideal for qualified teachers, ECTs or experienced cover teachers looking for flexible work, day‑to‑day cover or longer‑term placements within supportive school environments.
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Role Details
* Position: Humanities Teacher (RE, Geography, History)
* Location: South West London (including Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Kingston and nearby boroughs)
* Working Pattern: Flexible – day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term roles available
* Start Date: ASAP
* Type: Full‑time and part‑time opportunities
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✅ Responsibilities
Depending on the placement, responsibilities may include:
* Delivering engaging and structured Humanities lessons across RE, Geography and/or History
* Following pre‑planned lessons or planning where required
* Effectively managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy
* Teaching and supporting students across KS3 & KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)
* Assessing student progress and providing feedback where required
* Upholding safeguarding, behaviour and school‑wide expectations
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✅ Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Specialism or experience in RE, Geography and/or History
* Confident classroom and behaviour‑management skills
* Ability to engage and motivate students across KS3–KS4
* Flexible, reliable and professional approach
* Ability to travel to secondary schools across South West London
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✅ Why Apply?
* Flexible work tailored to your availability
* Opportunities across a variety of supportive secondary schools
* Ideal for maintaining work‑life balance or gaining department experience
* Long‑term placements available for the right candidates
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How to Apply
If you are interested in Humanities teaching opportunities across South West London, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Early applications are encouraged, as roles are available immediately.
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.
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