Job Description

Graduate Humanities Teacher (SCITT Pathway Opportunity)
Location: Northamptonshire (including Wellingborough and surrounding areas)
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term

Start Your Journey into Humanities Teaching - Build Experience Before Your SCITT

Are you a humanities graduate considering a career in teaching but want to gain valuable classroom experience before committing to a SCITT programme? This opportunity allows you to work within a secondary school, develop your subject-specific skills, and receive guidance and support before progressing onto a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) route.

About the Role:
As a Graduate Humanities Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons and support the teaching of Humanities subjects such as History, Geography, and Religious Education. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, helping you build confidence and strengthen your future SCITT application.

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver pre-set Humanities lessons in the absence of the regular teacher

  • Support students in lessons, both in groups and one-to-one

  • Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment

  • Engage students in discussion-based and analytical learning

  • Gain insight into effective Humanities teaching strategies

Progression Opportunity:
Following successful experience in the role, you will be supported in applying for a SCITT programme specialising in Humanities, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What We're Looking For:

  • A UK undergraduate degree in a Humanities-related subject (e.g. History, Geography, Religious Studies or similar)

  • A strong interest in pursuing a career as a Humanities teacher

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient attitude

  • GCSEs in English and Maths

Why Start This Way?

  • Gain valuable, paid classroom experience before teacher training

  • Build confidence in delivering Humanities lessons

  • Strengthen your SCITT application with relevant subject experience

  • Receive ongoing support and career guidance

  • Make an informed decision about your teaching career

Ideal for:

  • Humanities graduates exploring teaching as a career

  • Individuals wanting classroom experience before formal training

  • Aspiring teachers looking for a clear progression route into SCITT

Apply Today:
Take the first step towards becoming a Humanities teacher. Apply now to gain meaningful school experience and prepare for your future SCITT application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.