Humly

    Secondary English / Drama Teacher - Carlisle - Part Time

    £174.71 - £240.72/day

    Role

    Secondary Teacher

    About this role

    Sector

    Secondary

    Contract type

    Long Term

    Start date

    2 November 2026

    End date

    18 December 2026

    Pay

    £174.71 - £240.72/day

    Posted 5 days ago

    Secondary English / Drama Teacher - Carlisle - Part Time

    £174.71-£240.72 per day | Carlisle | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | After October Half-Term | Until End of Autumn Term

    Humly are recruiting a strong and reliable Secondary Teacher to cover Key Stage 3 English and Drama classes at a supportive school in Carlisle. This part-time teaching role starts after the October half-term and runs through to the end of the Autumn term.

    The working pattern is spread across three days per week, with all day Monday, Tuesday morning and all day Thursday. The school is looking for a confident practitioner with strong classroom management skills who can engage pupils and deliver effective lessons. Teachers from other secondary subjects are also encouraged to apply, as the priority is finding someone with solid teaching ability who can create a positive and productive learning environment.

    Role Details

    • Job Title: Secondary English / Drama Teacher

    • Location: Carlisle

    • Pay: £174.71-£240.72 per day

    • Hours: Part time, Monday, Tuesday morning and Thursday

    • Start Date: After October half-term

    • Duration: Until the end of the Autumn term

    • Setting: Secondary school

    • Subjects: English and Drama

    • Key Stage: KS3

    • Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

    • Role Type: Part-time teaching cover

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Teaching Key Stage 3 English and Drama classes

    • Delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that support pupil learning

    • Following the school's curriculum and lesson plans where provided

    • Adapting teaching approaches to suit different abilities and learning needs

    • Maintaining strong classroom management and setting clear expectations

    • Encouraging pupil participation, confidence and engagement

    • Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

    • Supporting pupils to develop their literacy, communication and creative skills

    • Monitoring pupil progress and addressing learning needs during lessons

    • Working collaboratively with other teachers and school staff

    • Maintaining consistent classroom routines and a calm learning environment

    You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

    • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

    • Have experience teaching in a secondary school setting

    • Are confident managing Key Stage 3 classes

    • Have strong classroom management and behaviour management skills

    • Can engage pupils and keep them focused on learning

    • Are adaptable and open to teaching English and Drama, even if these are not your specialist subjects

    • Can deliver clear instructions and explain tasks effectively

    • Are reliable, organised and able to build positive relationships with pupils

    • Can work collaboratively with the wider school team

    • Are available on Mondays, Tuesday mornings and Thursdays after October half-term

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    Safeguarding Statement:

    Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.

    All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.

    Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.