Humanities Teacher - RE/History

Simply Education Ltd; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is partnering with a supportive secondary school to recruit a qualified Humanities teacher with a focus on RE and History. The role covers Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons and supporting student progress in a forward-thinking department.

You will plan, assess and report on pupil progress, contribute to departmental planning, and foster critical thinking about historical, religious and cultural topics within a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Specialism in RE and/or History.
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging RE and History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt lessons to meet different abilities.
• Assess, monitor and report pupil progress.
• Contribute to the wider Humanities department and school community.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and student engagement.

Skills

QTS

UK secondary teaching

Engaging pedagogy

Classroom management

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Humanities teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are working on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school to recruit a qualified and enthusiastic Humanities teacher with a specialism in RE and History.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school environment where Humanities subjects are highly valued. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality RE and History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging RE and History lessons that inspire and challenge students
• Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting lessons to meet the needs of different abilities
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Contribute to the wider Humanities department and school community
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and student engagement
• Encourage students to develop their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding of key historical, religious and cultural topics

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Specialism in RE, History or a related Humanities subject
• Proven experience teaching in a UK secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge across RE and/or History
• Experience teaching Key Stages 3 and 4
• A passion for Humanities and a commitment to supporting student progress
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Teams call.