Humanities Teacher
Position: Humanities Teacher
Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Terfm time
Pay Rate: £168 – £232 per day (DOE)
About the Role
Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher who enjoys inspiring students through History, Geography and Religious Education?
Supply Desk is working with a welcoming secondary school in the Southampton area to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Humanities Teacher for a long-term role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves bringing the humanities to life, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and lively classroom discussion across Key Stages 3 and 4. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4.
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Plan and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
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Inspire students to develop analytical, evaluative and independent thinking skills.
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Assess, monitor and support student progress.
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Maintain a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the success of the Humanities department.
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Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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Experience teaching Humanities within a secondary school setting.
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Strong subject knowledge across one or more Humanities disciplines.
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Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
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A creative and engaging teaching style.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
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Competitive daily pay of £168–£232, depending on experience.
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Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position.
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A welcoming and supportive Humanities department.
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Access to excellent teaching resources and ongoing CPD.
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A positive school culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and student achievement.
How to Apply
If you’re ready for your next Humanities teaching opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: maria.parry@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340
Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £168.00–£232.00 per day
Benefits
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Company pension
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Free parking
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
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Ongoing CPD and training
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Dedicated consultant support
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.