Teacher of Humanities
Location: Middlesbrough
Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £170 - £260 per day
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Teacher of Humanities to deliver outstanding teaching and learning within the humanities curriculum. This role supports the academic progress and personal development of learners through well-planned, engaging lessons. The successful candidate will assess and monitor student progress, foster an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment, and contribute actively to the wider goals of the institution, including curriculum development, student welfare, and extracurricular activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, prepare and deliver stimulating lessons across humanities subjects, including history, geography and religious studies, aligned with curriculum and examination standards.
Assess and monitor student progress through marking, feedback and formal assessments, providing constructive support to enhance learning outcomes.
Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere that promotes respect, engagement and high standards of behaviour.
Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all learners.
Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning to ensure the humanities programme remains relevant and effective.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, achievement and behaviour in line with institutional policies.
Engage actively in professional development to continually improve subject knowledge and teaching skills.
Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress and welfare.
Participate fully in school activities, including staff meetings, training days and extracurricular events as required.
Promote safeguarding and uphold equality, diversity and inclusion within the learning environment.
Required Qualifications
A recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the education sector, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent.
A degree or equivalent qualification in a humanities-related subject, for example, history, geography or religious studies.
Education
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant humanities discipline.
Completion of teacher training accredited by a recognised educational body.
Experience
Previous experience teaching humanities within a secondary school or further education setting is preferred.
Proven ability in effective lesson planning, classroom management and student assessment.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong subject knowledge of humanities disciplines, with familiarity of the national curriculum and examination specifications.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues and parents.
Ability to differentiate teaching strategies to accommodate learners with varying abilities and backgrounds.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time efficiently.
Competence in using educational technology and digital resources to enhance learning.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practise.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching humanities to examination level, including GCSE and A Level.
Additional qualifications or training in special educational needs or behaviour management.
Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams or educational projects.
Working Conditions
The role is based within an educational institution in Yorkshire and the Humber, North Yorkshire, or Middlesbrough.
Full-time contract with working hours aligned to the academic timetable, including occasional evenings or weekends for events or meetings.
Responsibilities include classroom teaching, lesson preparation, assessment and participation in school activities.
The post may require standing for extended periods and light physical activity related to classroom organisation.
The post holder must comply with all safeguarding policies and health and safety regulations.
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.
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