Humanities Teacher

About the Role:

• Teach Humanities across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons.
• Deliver lessons across areas such as History, Geography and Religious Education, depending on departmental requirements.
• Provide some English cover when required, supporting pupils to maintain continuity of learning.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons in line with curriculum objectives and school schemes of work.
• Adapt and differentiate teaching to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities, learning styles and additional needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment where pupils are encouraged to participate and achieve.
• Monitor pupil progress and understanding, providing appropriate feedback and support.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, attendance and engagement.
• Use effective classroom management strategies to maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND and other barriers to learning through appropriate differentiation and targeted assistance.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, Heads of Department and support colleagues to ensure effective lesson delivery and pupil progress.
• Follow all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Humanities at secondary level, ideally across KS3 and KS4.
• Be confident delivering lessons in History, Geography and/or Religious Education.
• Be willing and able to provide some English cover when required.
• Have strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Be able to engage pupils through varied, well-planned and appropriately differentiated lessons.
• Have a positive and flexible approach to working across a secondary school environment.
• Be committed to raising attainment and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and differing learning needs.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Provide details of the latest two references, covering the last five years’ work history.
• Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy the required compliance checks.

Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

• £168.80 – £232.57 per day, depending on experience.
• Monday to Thursday working pattern.
• Immediate start with potential for a longer-term placement.
• Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure future long-term or permanent positions.
• Streamlined and efficient registration process.

If you're a passionate Humanities Teacher looking for a flexible opportunity in a supportive Burnley secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Megan at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).