Humanities Teacher

Gateshead
11 months ago
Applications closed

Humanities Teacher – Secondary
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £150 - £220 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Daily Supply | Long-Term

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher ready to spark curiosity and inspire young minds? ✨

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Gateshead. This is a fantastic chance to bring History, Geography, and Religious Studies to life and make a lasting impact on students’ academic journeys.

About the Role:
As a Humanities Teacher, you'll be delivering creative and thought-provoking lessons across a range of subjects. Whether you're exploring the past, analysing our world today, or diving into different cultures and beliefs, your lessons will leave a lasting impression.

Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Teach Humanities subjects: History, Geography, and Religious Studies
✔️ Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that promote critical thinking
✔️ Assess student progress and offer constructive feedback
✔️ Foster a respectful, inclusive, and discussion-friendly classroom
✔️ Make topics relevant and relatable to students' lives
✔️ Collaborate with colleagues for consistent curriculum delivery
✔️ Take part in extracurriculars and themed school events
✔️ Support student well-being and offer pastoral care

What We’re Looking For:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
✅ Strong knowledge of the Humanities curriculum
✅ Experience teaching secondary-level students (ECTs encouraged to apply!)
✅ Enthusiasm for your subject and the ability to bring lessons to life
✅ Excellent classroom management and communication skills
✅ A team player with a proactive and supportive attitude
✅ A fully checkable CV covering the last 10 years
✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:
Competitive daily pay based on experience
Access to long-term and varied teaching placements
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
The opportunity to teach in schools that truly value education

️ Safeguarding Statement:
This role requires a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful candidates must undergo background checks and have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service.

Interested?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your up-to-date CV and join a school where your passion for Humanities can truly shine!

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