Teacher of Humanities
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £168.8 to £232.56 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Paid to Scale |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester, wn8 7dp |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4773510_1771864745 |
Summary
A fantastic Humanities Teacher opportunity is available in a vibrant secondary school in Wigan, working in partnership with Hays Education.
As part of a forward‑thinking and supportive department, you'll help students explore the world-past and present-through engaging lessons that celebrate culture, challenge ideas, and build understanding.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that promotes a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment. The students are motivated and enthusiastic, and the school community is strongly focused on collaboration and continuous improvement-making it a place where your teaching can have a real impact.
This is a paid‑to‑scale position with the strong potential to extend until the end of the academic year. If you're enthusiastic about shaping inquisitive learners and contributing to a team that values creativity, collaboration, and academic excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Your new role
- Be responsible for the delivery of Humanities subjects at KS3-KS4.
- Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and raise achievement.
- Support the wider school through enrichment and pastoral care.
- Inspire students to achieve their best, even in short-term placements.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or (QTLS).
- Someone who can build positive relationships and fosters a supportive classroom environment as well as classroom behavioural management.
- Flexibility, resilience and a commitment to raising achievement.
- The right to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.
What you'll get in return
- Joining a friendly and forward-thinking Humanities department.
- Students who are eager to learn and respond well to challenges.
- Access to continuous professional development opportunities throughout the contract.
- Paid to scale in line with your experience along with a dedicated Hays consultant.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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