Humanities Teacher

Humanities Teacher Required – North Birmingham – September Start

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £165-£262 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: North Birmingham

Monarch Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded and oversubscribed secondary school in North Birmingham who are seeking a Humanities Teacher to join their team from September, covering a period of maternity leave.

The school is part of a successful and well-established local academy trust and has an excellent reputation for high standards, strong outcomes, and positive relationships. It is a large, modern secondary school with a calm and purposeful learning environment, where aspirations are high for both students and staff. Student behaviour is well managed, and there is a strong focus on respect, inclusion, and academic excellence.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-resourced and supportive Humanities department, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (subjects may include History, Geography, and/or Religious Studies depending on specialism). The department works collaboratively and benefits from strong leadership, shared planning, and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

This role would suit an experienced teacher or a confident ECT looking to gain experience in a high-performing school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan, adapt, and sequence lessons in line with curriculum expectations
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress using school systems
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment with high expectations
• Contribute to departmental planning, moderation, and shared resources
• Uphold the school’s behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral policies

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience teaching Humanities at KS3 and KS4
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Humanities
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Commitment to the wider life and values of the school

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Crown Commercial Service approved agency
• Access to CPD through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Dedicated ECT support and induction opportunities
• Refer a Friend scheme – £200 per referral
• Online portal for payslips and timesheets

Learn more about Monarch Education: About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

This is an excellent opportunity to teach within a high-performing and supportive school community and make a meaningful impact during a maternity cover from September.

Apply now by sending your CV to Stacey or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Important Information:

• All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities: Monarch Education is committed to equality and diversity.
• Safeguarding: Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to two references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right to work in the UK check, in line with statutory guidance.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Due to the volume of applications, if you have not been contacted within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion, though your details may be retained for future opportunities.