Humanities Teacher

Position: Humanities Teacher needed
Humanities Teacher – Specialist Provision

Location:

Ellesmere Port

Start Date:

January 2026

Contract:

Full-time, long-term (with the potential to become permanent)

Teacher Active are delighted to be supporting a specialist education provision in the Ellesmere Port area who are seeking a skilled Humanities Teacher to join their dedicated staff team.

The provision offers tailored education to secondary-aged pupils who require additional support to fully access learning. Many students have social, emotional and mental health needs, communication differences, or anxiety-related barriers to education. Staff work closely together to create a nurturing, therapeutic environment, with small class sizes, individualised programmes, and a strong pastoral focus. The team are committed to helping young people develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

We are looking for a passionate Humanities Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons across subjects such as History, Geography and RE, and who can adapt learning to meet a range of individual needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils who benefit from structure, consistency and a relationship-led approach.

The role will involve:

Teaching Humanities subjects across KS3 and KS4

Planning and delivering differentiated lessons that engage and inspire

Using creative approaches to support learning and progress

Working collaboratively with support staff and pastoral teams

Encouraging positive behaviour, motivation and classroom engagement

Supporting learners to achieve personal and academic goals

The ideal candidate will:

Hold QTS/QTLS (ECTs welcomed with relevant experience)

Have proven experience working with young people who have additional learning or SEMH needs – this is essential

Be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive teaching

Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills

Be enthusiastic about developing a broad and engaging curriculum

What Teacher Active can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay

A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and regular check-ins

Access to CPD and development opportunities

The chance to make a lasting impact within a supportive environment

If you are an experienced Humanities Teacher seeking a fulfilling and meaningful new role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply , please send your CV to Teacher Active today, or get in touch for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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