Humanities Teacher New

Location: Gillingham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September? Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Gillingham that is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Humanities Teacher to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys inspiring young people and delivering engaging lessons across subjects such as History, Geography, Religious Education or other Humanities disciplines. The successful candidate will join a supportive school environment where high expectations, positive relationships and student achievement are at the heart of the school community.

As a Humanities Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Supporting students to develop their knowledge, confidence and critical-thinking skills.

• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.

• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and academic achievement.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department.

• Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting extracurricular opportunities where appropriate.

We are looking for a Humanities Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has experience teaching within a secondary school setting.

• Has strong subject knowledge across one or more Humanities subjects.

• Can deliver engaging and well-structured lessons.

• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to supporting students.

• Works effectively as part of a wider school team.

• Has a genuine passion for education and helping young people achieve their potential.

• Competitive pay in line with the teacher pay scale and your experience.

• A full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September.

• A supportive school environment with a collaborative staff team.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Potential opportunities for longer-term or permanent employment.

If you're a passionate Humanities Teacher looking for a new role in Gillingham from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss the opportunity further.

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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.
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