Trainee Humanities Teacher - Grad2Teach : Job Details

Graduate Trainee Humanities Teacher – High-Achieving and Inclusive Secondary School in Hampshire

Are you passionate about the Humanities and eager to inspire young people to explore history, geography, culture, and society?

This exciting opportunity is based at a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school for students aged 11–18, located in the heart of Hampshire. The school serves a diverse and ambitious student population and is committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and the development of well-rounded, future-ready learners.

The Humanities department plays a vital role in the school, encouraging students to think critically about the past, present, and future, while fostering a strong sense of cultural awareness and social responsibility. Lessons are designed to engage students in exploring human experiences, societies, and environments, developing both analytical and communication skills. With a focus on inclusive teaching and high standards, this is an excellent setting to launch your teaching career.

This Graduate Trainee Humanities Teacher role is part of the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme—a financially supported, classroom-based route into teaching.

As a trainee, you will:

• Begin by delivering Humanities lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with a focus on History, Geography, or Religious Studies, depending on your degree and expertise)
• Progress through Grad2Teach’s structured two-phase training model
• Work toward a PGCE with QTS, awarded by Coventry University
• Receive a salary throughout your training—no tuition fees required
• Benefit from expert mentoring, tailored coaching, and a curriculum aligned with the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

Phase 1:

• Support with lesson planning and delivery
• Work with students to develop knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Develop classroom and behaviour management strategies

Phase 2:

• Independently teach lessons (up to 18 hours per week)
• Deepen subject expertise and refine teaching methods
• Complete PGCE assignments and formal assessments

This is an ideal pathway for aspiring Humanities teachers who are passionate about History, Geography, or Religious Studies and want to inspire students to understand the world and their place in it.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree—ideally in History, Geography, Religious Studies, Politics, Sociology, or a related subject
• Be passionate about teaching and inspiring young people through the Humanities
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to professional development
• Hold (or be working towards) GCSEs in English and Maths (flexibility may be available in Phase 1)

Whether you’re a recent graduate or exploring a career change, this is a unique opportunity to train as a Humanities teacher in Hampshire while earning a salary and gaining valuable classroom experience.