Teacher of Humanities (History, RS)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary girls' school in Birmingham seeks a passionate Teacher of Humanities specialized in History and Religious Studies. The ideal candidate will inspire students through engaging lessons, foster a respectful classroom, and contribute to a supportive school community focused on personal and academic development.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of CPD courses

Use of a school laptop

Access to the teachers’ pension scheme

24-hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Classrooms with projection and interactive capabilities

Free on-site car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Birmingham City Council reward scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong background in History and Religious Studies.
• Genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young minds.
• Committed to nurturing a respectful and inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons in Humanities.
• Enhance academic excellence and personal development of students.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and the wider school community.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Inspiring young minds

Commitment to nurturing respect

Engaging lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Strong background in History

Strong background in Religious Studies

Job description

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Humanities, with a specialism in History and Religious Studies, to join our vibrant and supportive team at our secondary girls’ school.

As a school committed to academic excellence and the personal development of every student, we are looking for a passionate educator who can bring these vital subjects to life. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning about the past and the wider world.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with a strong background in History and Religious Studies
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young minds
• Be committed to nurturing a respectful, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating classroom
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider school community and extracurricular activities

Applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome

In return, we can offer you:

• A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first
• A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses
• Use of a school laptop
• Access to the teachers’ pension scheme
• 24-hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong and supportive Governing Body
• Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities
• A well-equipped staffroom
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birmingham City Council reward scheme

Located in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a small secondary girls’ school with strong community values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world.

Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum where values education embraces citizenship, pupil voice, charity, and community work.

Here at Hodge Hill Girls' School, we genuinely value and strive to enhance working partnerships with our families, feeder schools, and local community. This partnership is essential in raising standards and achievement; every member of our family has a role to play in raising aspirations to ensure we really are "Educating Tomorrow's Women Today".