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Graduate Humanities Teacher Training, Southampton
Client: Teaching Personnel
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
21.03.2025
Expiry Date:
05.05.2025
Job Description:
Graduate Teacher Training – Religious Studies (Humanities) Specialism
Are you a graduate with a passion for Religious Studies, Philosophy, or Ethics, looking for a salaried, hands-on route into teaching? Teaching Personnel’s Graduate Teacher Training Programme offers a school-based, paid training pathway where you can gain real classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
This immersive teaching programme is designed for graduates who want to inspire the next generation with engaging discussions on faith, culture, morality, and philosophy, helping students develop critical thinking and a broader understanding of the world.
Why Train as a Religious Studies Teacher Through Teaching Personnel?
* Earn While You Train – No tuition fees, fully salaried, and gaining real teaching experience from day one.
* Specialist Mentoring & CPD – Learn from experienced Humanities teachers, with structured training and a clear pathway to QTS.
* Fast-Track to QTS – Start as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant, progressing into formal teacher training in just two years.
* Develop Critical Thinking in Students – Encourage students to explore moral and ethical dilemmas, debate real-world issues, and examine different belief systems.
* Flexible Teaching Focus – Train in Religious Studies as part of a wider Humanities department, with opportunities to teach History, Geography, or Philosophy alongside RS.
About the Role
* Year 1: Gain experience in a Humanities department as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, assisting with lesson delivery, classroom discussions, and student engagement.
* Year 2: Step into formal teacher training, leading lessons under supervision and progressing towards full QTS certification.
* Engaging Curriculum: Help students explore different faiths, ethical debates, and philosophical questions, making learning thought-provoking and relevant.
* Exam Support: Guide students through GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies, developing their skills in essay writing, argument construction, and analysis.
Who Should Apply?
* Graduates with a degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, History, Ethics, or a related field.
* Individuals with strong communication and debating skills, who enjoy encouraging discussion and critical thinking.
* Those with a passion for education and a desire to help students develop an understanding of different cultures and worldviews.
* Aspiring teachers looking for a salaried, school-based alternative to a PGCE, with a structured path to QTS.
Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?
* Exclusive Access to Schools – We partner with schools actively recruiting Humanities trainees, ensuring the right placement for you.
* Dedicated Career Support – Our consultants will guide you through every stage of your teaching journey, from securing a placement to completing your training.
* Structured CPD & Professional Development – Gain access to free training, behaviour management workshops, and subject-specific courses.
* Pathway into a Permanent Role – Many of our trainees transition into full-time teaching contracts once fully qualified.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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