Teacher of Humanities

The Role

The Teacher of Humanities is responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality teaching across the Humanities curriculum (History, Geography, Religious Studies), fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of human societies, cultures, and environments to Year 5–8 pupils. The role involves planning and delivering well-structured lessons that challenge and inspire pupils, supporting academic progress, and promoting discussion, analysis, and independent thought.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across History, Geography, and Religious Studies for Year 5-8 pupils.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that challenge and inspire pupils.
• Support academic progress through fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through coaching sports.
• Participate in active pastoral involvement in the Senior Boys’ Boarding House and serve as a tutor.
• Lead and support enrichment provision for pupils holding academic, music, and sport scholarships.

Skills and Attributes

• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos.
• Purposeful, proactive, and sound judgment with high standards of personal integrity.
• High levels of energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Academic curiosity and a passion for pupil enrichment.
• Literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT with a keen eye for detail.
• First-class oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload under pressure.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc) or HND in a relevant field.
• Strong subject knowledge in Humanities (History, Geography, Religious Studies).
• Previous experience or capability to teach pupils in the Year 5–8 bracket.
• Alignment with the school's Christian values.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the St Andrew's School career portal at standrewsturi.bamboohr.com. Alternatively, you can use the application link provided here: Apply Now.