Humanities Teacher

Job Description:

Key Stages 3 & 4 | Permanent / Long-term Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and knowledgeable Humanities Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Coventry. This role is suitable for an ECT Humanities Teacher or an experienced Humanities Teacher with the ability to teach subjects such as History, Geography, or RE.

As a Humanities Teacher, you will be part of a department committed to developing critical thinking, cultural understanding, and strong written skills among pupils.

Located in Coventry, the school is a large and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. It has clear expectations around behaviour, high academic standards, and a supportive leadership team.

Leadership ensures every Humanities Teacher is supported through structured CPD, collaborative planning time, and clear curriculum direction.

The successful Humanities Teacher will be responsible for:

• Delivering Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Planning engaging and well-sequenced lessons

• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly

• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development

• Maintaining consistent classroom routines and behaviour standards

• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs

To be considered for this Humanities Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it

• Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline

• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4

• Strong classroom management skills

• A collaborative and reflective approach

• Commitment to safeguarding

This Humanities Teacher opportunity offers:

• A collaborative and supportive Humanities department

• Clear behaviour systems that promote effective learning

• Strong leadership and meaningful CPD

• Opportunities for progression and curriculum leadership

• A welcoming school environment in Coventry

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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