Humanities Teacher - Secondary

Summary:

Join a school as a Humanities Teacher - Secondary and inspire students with a forward-thinking curriculum.

About the School:

A school is committed to academic excellence, pastoral care, and a broad co-curriculum, offering students a well-rounded and fulfilling education in a supportive environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Humanities Teacher - Secondary, you will deliver high-quality teaching across the Secondary School and Sixth Form, inspiring students to develop critical thinking and historical understanding through an engaging and forward-thinking curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver outstanding Humanities lessons that are engaging, challenging, and inclusive.
• Develop high-quality schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with UK curriculum standards.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and digital tools to enhance pupil learning.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support pupils’ academic growth.
• Prepare students for external examinations, including GCSE and A Level Humanities.
• Lead and support extracurricular activities such as Humanities clubs, debates, and educational visits.
• Contribute to pupils’ holistic development through pastoral care.
• Design engaging learning activities that deepen understanding.
• Develop creative, high-quality subject-specific resources.
• Ensure strong vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Excellent working knowledge of the Humanities curriculum
• High levels of subject knowledge
• Minimum two years’ relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Humanities
• Ability to inspire students and stretch the most able while supporting all learners
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Good degree in Humanities or related field
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to contributing to all aspects of school life

Preferred

• Experience with students who have English as an Additional Language
• Experience working in independent schools

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Private medical cover
• Flight allowances
• End of service gratuity