A well-regarded middle school in the Tyne Valley area of Northumberland, within easy reach of Prudhoe and surrounding villages, is seeking a knowledgeable and organised Humanities Teacher to start immediately. Working with pupils aged 9–13 (Years 5–8), this role focuses on building strong foundational knowledge in History, Geography and Religious Education before students move on to upper secondary study. The school blends a nurturing, community ethos with clear routines and high expectations. The Department Humanities is delivered through a knowledge-rich curriculum with a clear emphasis on: Chronological understanding and historical interpretation Geographical enquiry and fieldwork skills Cultural awareness and critical thinking Structured extended writing Consistent assessment and feedback Planning frameworks are established and collaboration across year groups is encouraged. The Role As a Humanities Teacher, you will: Deliver engaging lessons across Years 5–8 Develop pupils’ analytical thinking and written responses Build core knowledge to support smooth transition to KS4 Differentiate effectively for mixed-ability classes Maintain strong classroom routines and expectations Contribute to departmental planning and progress tracking This is a full teaching role including planning, marking and assessment responsibilities. Who This Role Is Ideal For Qualified Teachers (QTS) Primary teachers confident teaching upper KS2 Humanities Secondary specialists comfortable with KS3 ECTs seeking a supportive, structured environment Teachers who value strong relationships and academic rigour Clear communication and confident classroom management are essential. Pay & Benefits £163 – £252.52 per day (aligned with MPS/UPS) PAYE only — no umbrella deductions Weekly pay Immediate start Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training Opportunity for long-term or permanent progression Dedicated consultant support If you are ready to deliver high-quality Humanities teaching in a supportive Tyne Valley middle school, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. 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.