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Humanities Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 28 February 2026
Salary: £150 to £220 per day
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 March 2026
Location: Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AU
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1493135_1772302147

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Summary

Position: Teacher of Humanities

Location: Dunmow

Are you a passionate geographer, historian, or philosopher with the versatility to teach across the Humanities? Can you challenge students to think globally, act locally, and understand the stories that shape our society? If you are a creative educator ready to join a forward-thinking, all-through school, seize this opportunity

School Details

Set within a stunning 35-acre rural site in the historic town of Great Dunmow, this Ofsted-rated 'Good' academy is one of the few schools in the region to offer a seamless "all-through" education. With a brand-new primary phase and a thriving Sixth Form, the academy provides a stable, nurturing, and ambitious environment. It is a school where traditional values of courtesy and compromise meet a modern, research-led curriculum, ensuring every student is prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

Your Role

As a Humanities Teacher, you will have the exciting opportunity to teach across a variety of disciplines, including History, Geography, and Religious Studies. You will design and deliver enquiry-based lessons that encourage students to question the world around them. For candidates with the right experience, there are opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5, contributing to a Sixth Form known for its high aspirations and successful university placements. You will be part of a collaborative faculty that values innovation and the sharing of best practices.

Why Join This All-Through Community?

  • Diverse Teaching Range: Experience the unique professional growth that comes from working in a 4-18 setting.

  • Stunning Rural Location: Work on a spacious, green-belt site with modern facilities and a sense of calm.

  • Strong Trust Network: Access elite CPD and career progression opportunities through a renowned Multi-Academy Trust.

  • Collaborative Faculty: Join a Humanities team that is passionate about "Cultural Capital" and global citizenship.

  • Randstad Benefits: Top-tier daily rates, a dedicated consultant, and our £300 'Refer-a-Friend' scheme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engaging Enquiry: Deliver high-quality Humanities lessons that foster critical thinking and debate.

  • Curriculum Continuity: Help bridge the transition between Key Stages to ensure a smooth learning journey.

  • Academic Excellence: Support GCSE and A-Level students in achieving their target grades.

  • Inclusion: Adapt lessons to ensure every student, from every background, can find their voice in the Humanities.

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs are highly encouraged to apply).

  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

  • Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service.

  • Subject Versatility: Ability to teach at least two Humanities subjects to KS3, with a specialism in one at KS4/5.

Apply now or send your CV directly to sada.laxmi@randstad.co.uk and BE PART OF A REMARKABLE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

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