Humanities Teacher

GREIG CITY ACADEMY; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Humanities Teacher to inspire students and foster a love for learning. This role offers the chance to teach a diverse curriculum, including Sociology, Geography, and History, within a supportive faculty that values innovation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be committed to high standards of teaching and possess excellent subject knowledge, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive community. If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Funding

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Initiatives

Social Events

Yoga Sessions

Massage Therapy Visits

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and enthusiastic about Humanities.
• Ability to teach KS4 Sociology and other subjects.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Manage behavior effectively and inspire students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Subject Knowledge

Lesson Planning

Continuous Improvement

Enthusiasm for Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Humanities

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We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Humanities Teacher. The successful candidate will be an organised and adaptable practitioner with high expectations, be passionate about their subject and able to inspire and motivate students. The role will include teaching KS4 Sociology with the flexibility and ability to teach other subjects within the faculty.

The Successful Applicant Will

• be a successful classroom practitioner, committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, through lesson planning and careful assessment
• demonstrate good subject knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement
• manage behaviour effectively
• approach teaching with enthusiasm and positivity
• support the wider school vision
  
  

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school before making an application.

The Humanities Faculty at Greig City Academy is supportive and has an open-door approach to teaching: ideas and experiences are welcomed and listened to. It boasts a strong leadership team, a well-developed curriculum, and a focus on excellent teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work for a department which is flexible and strives to continually improve and update the curriculum offer.

The faculty includes Geography, History, Politics and Sociology, all popular choices at KS4 and KS5.

Working at Greig City Academy

Our school is unique. It is a diverse, vibrant and supportive community where staff and students thrive on innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to success. Staff go the extra mile to support students and the outcomes are often extraordinary.

Our successful and oversubscribed Academy is a caring and creative environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. We want happy and successful children ready for their future.

Paul Sutton, our inspirational Principal, has built a strong and dedicated team of well-qualified staff who share a common vision to raise students' achievement.

Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a collegiate approach with a focus on their own contribution to our collective vision. Students and staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment often over and beyond the school day.

The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; staff turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.

The personal development of all our staff is highly valued at GCA and we offer the opportunity to apply for our Learning Award of up to £2,400 per year for your continued professional development or other skills and talents. This is in addition to the school's ongoing CPD programme. Staff can opt into incentives including our Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free annual season ticket loan.

We have an array of wellbeing initiatives such as a weekly yoga session, regular visits from a qualified massage therapist and social events throughout the year, to name but a few.

Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Viv Oxley by email at or by calling 020 8609 0100, we will try to find a time that works best for you.

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.

Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. (Legislation.gov.uk - section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006)

In line with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview and an online search will be conducted.

To apply, please download the application and monitoring forms from the school's website and once completed, email them to:

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is Monday 12 May 2025, 3pm.

We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.

Documents

Page Downloads Date

Humanities Teacher. Job description & person specification 01st May 2025 Download

Application Form Teaching Staff 02nd Mar 2023 Download

Equality and Diversity monitoring form 02nd Mar 2023 Download

GCA Information for candidates 02nd Mar 2023 Download

Job Specification

Role

Teacher

Subject

Humanities

Closing Date

12 May, 3pm

Start Date

1 September 2025

Job Reference

Hums

Location

N8 7NU

Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Hums.

Viv Oxley

020 8609 0100

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Job Specification

Role

Teacher

Subject

Humanities

Closing Date

12 May, 3pm

Start Date

1 September 2025

Job Reference

Hums

Location

N8 7NU

Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Hums.

Viv Oxley

020 8609 0100

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