Humanities Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of Humanities (ECTs, Unqualified & Qualified Teachers Welcome) Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Reading, Berkshire About Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools nationwide to provide high-quality teaching and support staff. We are committed to matching passionate educators with schools where they can thrive and make a lasting impact. About the Role Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school to appoint a Teacher of Humanities for a permanent position starting in September 2026. This exciting opportunity is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs), unqualified teachers with relevant classroom experience, and fully qualified teachers. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Humanities lessons across subjects such as History, Geography and/or Religious Studies, supporting students to achieve their full potential. What Teaching Personnel Offers Access to a wide network of supportive partner schools Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement and beyond A structured induction programme for ECTs Guidance and pathways towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for unqualified teachers Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities Competitive salary in line with experience and qualifications About You We are looking for a candidate who: Has a passion for Humanities and education Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning Is eager to develop professionally and contribute to school life Can build positive relationships with students and colleagues Qualifications & Experience: A degree in a relevant subject area QTS is desirable but not essential Suitable for ECTs and unqualified teachers with classroom experience Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging Humanities lessons Assess and monitor student progress Support the wider Humanities curriculum Contribute positively to the school community How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV to Teaching Personnel. A dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website