Humanities Teacher

Job Title :

Humanities Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunities

Employment Type :

Full-Time ☐ Part-Time ☒ Flexible

Start Date :

September 2025 (or earlier for induction / preparation work)

Contract Type :

Long-Term ☒ Short-Term ☒ Temporary ☐ Permanent (may become available)

Location :

Trafford – Secondary Schools

Salary / Pay Rate :

140–£170 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

About the Role :

Cover People are excited to support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in their first steps into secondary education. We are working closely with welcoming and inclusive  secondary schools across Trafford  to place newly qualified  Humanities Teachers  in day-to-day and short-term roles — with long-term or permanent options often arising.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, complete your induction, or gain varied classroom experience across KS3 and KS4, we offer flexible placements tailored to your aspirations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned Humanities lessons to KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Maintain classroom behaviour and follow school policies
• Work collaboratively with staff and participate in school life
• Support pupil progress and adapt to individual needs
• Develop your practice with guidance from mentors and experienced colleagues

Person Specification :

Essential :

Desirable :

What We Offer ECTs :

Safeguarding and Compliance

All applicants will undergo our full vetting process including :

If you're an enthusiastic ECT ready to launch your teaching career, we’d love to support you! Apply today and let Cover People help you find a school that’s the right fit for you.