Your Perfect Teaching Role is Waiting for You

Looking to work with children? Our team of recruitment legends are here to help, with connections to over 500 schools across the Midlands, North West and South Yorkshire. We offer permanent, long-term and day-to-day supply work and have been successful in making thousands of teaching and non-teaching professionals Smile - just take a look at our reviews.

Whether you're applying for a leadership, teaching or support services role, applying with Smile is simple. Simply register online to create an account, or for a faster option, choose ‘quick apply’ when viewing a job and one of our friendly consultants will invite you to register with us if you're suitable for the role.

To get a better understanding of our APSCo Compliance+ registration process, check out out 'registering with Smile' blogs which will explain how things work in more detail. Our online registration process is straightforward - 94% of our current supply staff said so!

We’re confident that you’ll find the perfect school job for you on our website, but on the off chance that you don’t, feel free to send your CV our way and we'll have someone get in touch with you to discuss suitable roles for you.

Back to Search

Humanities Teacher – Citizenship

Posted: 14-10-2026
Category: Secondary Teachers
Location: Oldham
Type: Full-time / Contract
Salary: £170 - £235 per day

Humanities Teacher – Citizenship
Oldham
£170–£235 per day | Long-term
Smile Education are recruiting for a qualified Humanities Teacher to work within a secondary school in Oldham, with a particular focus on Citizenship.
This role would suit a teacher from a Citizenship, PSHE, RE, Humanities, Sociology or related background who is confident delivering engaging lessons to secondary-aged pupils.
The Role
As a Humanities Teacher, you will deliver Citizenship alongside related Humanities content across the secondary curriculum.
You will support pupils in developing knowledge, discussion skills and critical thinking while maintaining strong classroom routines and high expectations for behaviour and progress.
Key Responsibilities

Deliver Citizenship and related Humanities lessons.
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
Support pupils in developing discussion, analysis and written responses.
Adapt teaching for pupils of varying abilities, including SEND.
Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management.
Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where required.
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Contribute positively to the wider Humanities department.
Follow safeguarding procedures and school expectations.

Requirements

QTS is essential.
Experience teaching Citizenship, PSHE, RE, Humanities, Sociology or a related subject within a UK secondary school is required.
Experience delivering Citizenship is highly desirable.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential.
ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.
You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
You must have the full right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

£170–£235 per day, dependent on experience and responsibilities.
Long-term opportunity within a secondary school in Oldham.
Suitable for teachers from a range of Humanities and Social Science backgrounds.
Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement.

Safeguarding and Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.
Apply Now
If you are a QTS teacher with experience across Citizenship, PSHE, RE, Humanities or a related subject, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education or send your CV to jakson@smile-education.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

Back to list »