Job description
Job Position: Humanities Teacher
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Salary: £185 - £265 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Are you an enthusiastic Humanities Teacher ready to inspire young minds in Barking and Dagenham? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Humanities Teacher to join our mixed secondary school, where you will play a key role in engaging students with thought-provoking topics and fostering a love for Humanities and Geography.
As a Humanities Teacher, you will bring your subject expertise to the classroom, helping students build critical thinking and analytical skills across a range of Humanities topics. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive, energetic school community and make a real impact on students’ educational journeys.
Humanities Teacher Responsibilities:
- Teach Humanities, including Geography, to KS3 and KS4 students.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning.
- Collaborate with other Humanities department members to develop innovative resources.
- Engage with parents and carers to support students' educational progress.
- Participate in school meetings, events, and extracurricular activities.
Humanities Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Proven experience as a Humanities Teacher, with the ability to teach Geography.
- A strong knowledge of the Humanities curriculum.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to motivate students.
- Passionate about education and committed to student success.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Humanities Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.