Citizenship Teacher: Inspire Democracy & Critical Thinking

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Citizenship to join a successful secondary school in Sheffield on a long-term basis from October half term. The role requires delivering engaging Citizenship lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to understand democracy, politics and current affairs, and collaborating with colleagues to support broader school life.

You will contribute to departmental planning, assessment and development, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Citizenship in a UK secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Citizenship, politics and current affairs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for varied abilities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and raising attainment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Citizenship lessons across KS3/4.
• Teach Citizenship across Key Stages 3 and/or 4 as timetable requires.
• Prepare and adapt resources for different abilities and learning needs.
• Assess, monitor and provide feedback on student progress.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and participation.
• Develop students' knowledge of current affairs, democracy and society.
• Encourage critical thinking and informed discussion.
• Collaborate with Humanities/Citizenship colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental planning, assessment and development.
• Support pastoral and extracurricular life where appropriate.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Citizenship teaching

Classroom management

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Citizenship to join a successful secondary school in Sheffield on a long-term basis from October half term. The role requires delivering engaging Citizenship lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to understand democracy, politics and current affairs, and collaborating with colleagues to support broader school life.

You will contribute to departmental planning, assessment and development, while maintaining