Job Description

Position: Humanities Teacher

Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Long-Term
Pay Rate: £168 £232 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an inspiring Humanities Teacher with a passion for bringing History, Geography and Religious Education to life?

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in the Portsmouth area.

This long-term opportunity is ideal for a teacher who enjoys encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and discussion while delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to begin your career, we'd love to hear from you.

• Deliver engaging Humanities lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Plan and adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners.

• Inspire students to develop analytical, evaluative and independent thinking skills.

• Assess, monitor and support student progress.

• Maintain a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the success of the Humanities department.

• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience teaching Humanities within a secondary school setting.

• Strong subject knowledge across one or more Humanities disciplines.

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• A creative and engaging teaching style.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily pay of £168 £232, depending on experience.

• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position.

• A welcoming and supportive Humanities department.

• Access to excellent teaching resources and ongoing CPD.

• A positive school culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and student achievement.

If you're ready for your next Humanities teaching opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £168.00 £232.00 per day

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Ongoing CPD and training

• Dedicated consultant support

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.