Teacher of Humanities

Goresbrook School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Annual review process

Professional networks

Job summary

Goresbrook School in Greater London is seeking a Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging and innovative lessons, inspiring pupils of all abilities and upholding the highest teaching standards. You will join a collaborative department and contribute to curriculum development and the wider school community.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare is essential, with opportunities for professional development and progression within a supportive staff network.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engaging humanities lessons and maintaining high teaching standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound behaviour management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and innovative Humanities lessons to pupils of all abilities.
• Contribute to department and school-wide curriculum development.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguarding for all students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progression and outcomes.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Collaborative

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This role requires a dynamic educator who can deliver engaging and innovative lessons to inspire pupils of all abilities and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will be committed to bringing out 'the best in everyone', enabling all students to achieve their full potential. The role will also involve contributing to the ongoing development of the department and the wider school community. We are looking for a collaborative professional who is dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning and who will play an active part in the continued success of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Humanities Teacher to join our team. We are a school known for ensuring that all our students leave us with the real option to succeed at a top university, the skills to excel in a career of their choice and go on to live happy and fulfilling lives rich with altruism. In our friendly and welcoming school, with supportive colleagues and engaged students, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our academy and on the lives of the students we serve.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status, who consistently delivers good to outstanding lessons, or an early career teacher with the potential to be an exceptional practitioner. You will have strong interpersonal skills, sound behaviour management skills and have the highest expectations for what our pupils can achieve. Above all, you will be committed to helping every child fulfil their potential and to bringing out 'the best in everyone' and playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Goresbrook School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We're proud to offer 'more pay, more time, and more support'. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.