Humanities Teacher

Overview

As a Humanities Teacher, you will inspire pupils across Key Stages 3 to 5 through engaging teaching in subjects such as History, Geography, Politics, and Religious Education. Working with learners who may have a range of SEND needs-including ADHD, ASD and trauma-related barriers-you will create a supportive, adaptive and trauma-informed classroom environment where every student can succeed.

This role is ideal for a calm, compassionate professional with high expectations and a passion for helping young people grow academically and personally.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we’re putting wellbeing first. We are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

• Teach Humanities subjects across Key Stages 3‑5, ensuring high‑quality curriculum delivery aligned with national standards.
• Plan creative and engaging lessons, assess pupil progress and maintain accurate records to address underperformance.
• Support the pastoral, social, and emotional needs of students, prioritising wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse cognitive and SEN needs within a trauma‑informed, holistic framework.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, ensuring personalised support for each student.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers, attending meetings and ensuring consistent communication.
• Take part in wider school life, including extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):
  Essential teaching qualification.
• Strong expertise across Humanities subjects (History, Geography, Politics, Religious Education).
• Proven success teaching from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, with evidence of strong pupil progress.
• Effective classroom management, empathy and the ability to create a nurturing, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• 4‑Day Working Week trial: 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay.
• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Wellbeing matters: mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, striving to make a real difference. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.