Humanities Supply Teacher
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £140 to £190 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TAMESIDE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Humanities Supply Teacher
Location: Tameside
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities
Pay: £140-£190 per day, depending on experience
Cover People are looking for Humanities Teachers to support secondary schools across Tameside. This is a great opportunity for teachers who enjoy delivering engaging lessons and helping pupils develop their understanding of the world around them.
The majority of bookings will be day-to-day and short-term cover, offering flexibility for teachers seeking supply work. Longer-term placements may also become available as schools' staffing needs change.
You will help maintain continuity of learning by delivering Humanities lessons across different secondary school settings.
Depending on your subject specialism and the school, your responsibilities may include:
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Teaching subjects such as History, Geography and Religious Education
Teaching subjects such as History, Geography and Religious Education
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Delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
Delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
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Following existing lesson plans and adapting resources where appropriate
Following existing lesson plans and adapting resources where appropriate
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Helping pupils develop subject knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills
Helping pupils develop subject knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills
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Encouraging discussion, participation and independent learning
Encouraging discussion, participation and independent learning
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Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining clear expectations
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining clear expectations
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Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs
Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs
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Checking understanding and providing feedback where appropriate
Checking understanding and providing feedback where appropriate
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Working alongside other teaching and support staff to maintain a positive learning environment
Working alongside other teaching and support staff to maintain a positive learning environment
We're keen to hear from qualified Humanities Teachers who can adapt quickly to different schools and deliver purposeful, engaging lessons.
You should have:
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QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification
QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification
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Experience teaching at secondary level
Experience teaching at secondary level
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Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline
Strong subject knowledge in at least one Humanities discipline
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Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills
Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills
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The ability to follow school planning and work independently
The ability to follow school planning and work independently
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Good communication and organisational skills
Good communication and organisational skills
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A flexible, reliable and professional approach
A flexible, reliable and professional approach
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A commitment to supporting pupils' progress and achievement
A commitment to supporting pupils' progress and achievement
Teachers specialising in History, Geography or Religious Education are encouraged to apply. Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners are both welcome.
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Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments
Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply assignments
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Potential for longer-term teaching placements
Potential for longer-term teaching placements
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Opportunities across secondary schools in Tameside
Opportunities across secondary schools in Tameside
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£140-£190 per day, depending on experience
£140-£190 per day, depending on experience
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Flexible work to suit your availability
Flexible work to suit your availability
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Experience across different school environments
Experience across different school environments
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Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant
Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant
If you're a Humanities Teacher looking for flexible supply work in Tameside, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.