Humanities Teacher


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£172 to £230 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD1 3SD
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

Humanities Teacher - HuddersfieldLong-Term Opportunities Available | Paid to Scale | Hays EducationPassionate about History, Geography, RE or Humanities? Looking for your next teaching opportunity before everyone else?

The academic year has only just got underway, but we're already seeing something very familiar...The long-term sickness bookings have started to come in.Last year, Hays Education was incredibly busy supporting secondary schools across Huddersfield with long-term Humanities vacancies arising from sickness, maternity leave, resignations and recruitment challenges. Many of these schools needed high-quality teachers at very short notice, and demand often exceeded supply.With schools already starting to feel the impact of staff absences again this year, we're looking to get ahead of the curve by registering and clearing outstanding Humanities Teachers now, ensuring they are ready to start as soon as opportunities become available.

Why Register Now?The teachers who secure the best long-term roles are often the ones who are already registered, compliant and ready to go when schools pick up the phone.Whether you're:

A History Teacher

A Geography Teacher

An RE Teacher

A Humanities Specialist

An ECT looking to build experience

An experienced teacher seeking a new challenge

We'd love to hear from you.What Hays Education Can Offer✅ Long-term roles in Huddersfield secondary schools✅ Paid to scale from day one✅ Potential routes into permanent positions✅ Access to schools that work exclusively with Hays✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement✅ Fast-track registration and clearance process✅ Opportunities to suit your career goals and availability

The RoleYou'll be delivering engaging Humanities lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop critical thinking skills, curiosity about the world, and a deeper understanding of society, culture and history.Schools are looking for teachers who can:

Deliver engaging and inspiring Humanities lessons

Manage behaviour effectively

Differentiate learning for students of varying abilities

Build strong relationships with students and staff

Raise attainment and pupil engagement

Contribute positively to the wider school community

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Humanities within UK secondary schools

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management skills

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

Get Ahead of the RushWhen schools need cover, they often need it immediately. The first calls always go to teachers who are already fully registered and cleared.That's why we're proactively building our network of Humanities Teachers now, so when those long-term vacancies arise, you'll be perfectly placed to take advantage of them. History is being made. Geography is constantly changing. Your next teaching opportunity could be just around the corner.Apply today or contact Hays Education for a confidential discussion about upcoming long-term Humanities teaching opportunities across Huddersfield and the surrounding areas.Register now. Get cleared. Be the first person schools can rely on when opportunity knocks. ️

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