Trainee Humanities Teacher

Do you have a passion for the humanities and a desire to share it with the next generation? Are you ready to step into the classroom and start working towards becoming a qualified teacher while earning a salary? Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Humanities Teacher to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Birmingham, following a structured route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is a dynamic and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage, making it a fantastic setting to teach humanities. With a vibrant school network and a strong sense of community, Birmingham offers an inspiring environment to launch your teaching career. Whether you're passionate about history, geography, or religious education, this city is the perfect backdrop for engaging young people in meaningful, thought-provoking learning.

About Grad2Teach

Grad2Teach provides a salaried, school-based teacher training programme. You’ll gain immediate classroom experience while being supported by experienced mentors, all while following a structured training route that leads to QTS and a PGCE. This programme is designed to help you grow into a confident, skilled educator ready to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching Humanities subjects (such as History, Geography, or Religious Education) across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and thought-provoking lessons.

• Helping pupils explore the past, understand different cultures, and think critically about the world around them.

• Working closely with school staff and mentors to develop your teaching practice.

• Contributing to a positive school environment and wider school life.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the Grad2Teach programme, you must have:

• A UK undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. History, Geography, Theology, Politics, or related humanities field).

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both English and Mathematics.

• A strong interest in education and the humanities.

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with young people.

• A commitment to completing your training and becoming a fully qualified teacher.

What You’ll Gain:

• A salaried role while you train.

• A structured route to QTS and PGCE.

• Real classroom experience from day one.

• Expert mentoring and professional development.

• A long-term career opportunity in a subject that helps shape critical thinkers and global citizens.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to begin your career as a Humanities teacher and train in a Birmingham school while earning a salary, this is your opportunity to make a difference.