Job Description
Humanities Teacher - Secondary School January 2026 Start
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (2 Terms)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and versatile Humanities Teacher to join a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Devizes. Starting in January 2026, this two-term role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys delivering engaging lessons across subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Education in a school that values both academic achievement and staff wellbeing.
Why This School?
- A supportive and inclusive school community with a strong focus on student development
- A collaborative Humanities department that encourages creativity and cross-curricular learning
- Excellent leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development
- A positive working environment where staff are valued and supported
- Located in the historic market town of Devizes, with good transport links across Wiltshire and the South West
About the Role
You'll be teaching a mix of Humanities subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum and supports innovative teaching approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Humanities subjects (History, Geography, RE) across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
- Encourage analytical thinking, discussion, and independent learning
- Contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress
- Foster a positive and respectful classroom environment
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge across the Humanities disciplines
- Experience teaching up to GCSE level
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- A passion for education and student engagement
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Why Work with Monarch Education?
Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer:
- Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
- Dedicated support from experienced consultants
- Competitive pay rates
- Opportunities for professional development
Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
- A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
- Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
- Competitive daily rates
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch url removed
Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
