Humanities Teacher: Inspire Curiosity. Spark Debate. Shape Future Thinkers

Humanities Teacher Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability) Location: South Wales (various locations available) Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time (part-time considered) Pay: Paid to scale…

Pay rate £172 – £238/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 12 August 2026

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Humanities Teacher

Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)

Location: South Wales (various locations available)

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)

Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Inspire Curiosity. Spark Debate. Shape Future Thinkers.

Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher who loves bringing history, geography, religion, politics, and the wider world to life? Do you thrive on inspiring young people to ask questions, think critically, and explore different perspectives?

At Elementa Support Services, we're working with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across South Wales who are looking for enthusiastic Humanities Teachers to join their teams. Whether your specialism is History, Geography, Religious Education, or a combination of Humanities subjects, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in classrooms where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are challenged, and every lesson helps shape the next generation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Humanities Teacher, you'll:

Deliver engaging and thought-provoking Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 opportunities may be available)

Inspire students through creative, interactive, and inclusive teaching

Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the curriculum

Encourage critical thinking, discussion, and independent learning

Create a positive, supportive classroom environment where every learner can succeed

Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to help students achieve their potential

Work collaboratively with colleagues to share ideas and deliver outstanding learning experiences

Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent)

Has experience teaching Humanities within a secondary school setting

Can teach one or more Humanities subjects confidently

Has excellent classroom management skills

Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into every lesson

Is passionate about helping young people succeed

Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or is happy to apply for one)

Is registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willing to register

Why Join Elementa?

Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale

Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle

Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available

A dedicated consultant who genuinely gets to know you

Ongoing support throughout your placement

Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

Opportunities to work in fantastic schools across South Wales

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

If you're ready to bring the past to life, explore the world with your students, and inspire meaningful discussions that go beyond the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Elementa Support Services help you find your next Humanities teaching opportunity

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