Humanities Teacher
- location Bexley
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £40,317 to £52,300 per year
- ref SXTHUM2301
- Apply by 25 December 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end 06 Jan 2026
This fixed-term Humanities Teacher role requires delivering engaging, well-structured lessons while upholding high professional standards and contributing to the wider life of the school. The postholder will promote strong progress for all learners, maintain excellent classroom practice, and support a positive, aspirational learning culture.
About the role
The role involves teaching across the Humanities curriculum with a focus on high-quality planning, assessment, and subject knowledge. The successful candidate will inspire students, stretch higher-attaining learners, and implement a culturally competent curriculum. Responsibilities also include contributing to extracurricular activities, supporting curriculum development, and fostering positive relationships across the school community.
About the school
The school is a purposeful, values-driven environment with a strong emphasis on community, personal development, and academic excellence. Staff are expected to contribute to a supportive culture, uphold high expectations, and promote the wellbeing and safety of all students. The setting encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring it is a productive and enjoyable place to work and study.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Humanities Teacher you will:
- QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent UK teaching qualification)
- A degree or equivalent level of education
- Experience teaching Art at Key Stages 3 - 5 in UK secondary schools
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire students
- Compassionate, understanding, and committed to student development
- Available for an immediate start
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable teaching experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].