History Teacher

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative school environment

Access to educational resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school faculty in Soweto. The role focuses on fostering understanding of historical events and their relevance today, with engaging lessons that stimulate critical thinking and analysis.

The successful candidate will have a history-related degree and teaching qualification, with experience in secondary education and strong communication and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification and degree in History or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching History at the secondary school level.
• Strong knowledge of historical content and effective pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to secondary school students, covering diverse historical periods and themes.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans, including research activities and debates.
• Assess student understanding through essays, projects, presentations, and examinations.
• Foster critical thinking skills, encouraging students to analyze historical sources and perspectives.
• Maintain an organized and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Historical knowledge

Communication

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Lesson planning

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in History

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school faculty in Soweto . This role is pivotal in fostering an understanding and appreciation of historical events, contexts, and their impact on the present day among students. The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating engaging lessons that stimulate critical thinking and historical analysis. Become part of an educational community in Gauteng that is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and inspiring learning experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach History to secondary school students, covering diverse historical periods and themes.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans, including research activities and debates.
• Assess student understanding through essays, projects, presentations, and examinations.
• Foster critical thinking skills, encouraging students to analyze historical sources and perspectives.
• Maintain an organized and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.

Requirements

• A relevant teaching qualification and degree in History or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching History at the secondary school level.
• Strong knowledge of historical content and effective pedagogical approaches.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and further study in History education.
• A supportive and collaborative school environment in Soweto .
• Access to historical resources and educational materials.
• The opportunity to shape students' understanding of the past and its relevance today.