Humanities Teacher

Location: Birmingham, B33
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Monarch Education is seeking a qualified Humanities Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive secondary school on a long term basis, for the rest of the academic year. This exciting opportunity is open to teachers whether you are highly experience or an ECT.

The successful candidate will have a clear focus on creating engaging, well-structured English lessons that meet the needs of all students. You will have the opportunity to work in a school committed to educational excellence, with a strong team and a supportive leadership structure.

Key Responsibilities of a Humanities Teacher:

1. Curriculum Development:
• Design and implement a comprehensive humanities curriculum that aligns with educational standards and promotes critical thinking.
• Incorporate diverse perspectives and cultural viewpoints into lesson plans.
2. Instruction:
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, and the arts.
• Utilise a variety of teaching methods and technologies to cater to different learning styles and needs.
3. Assessment and Evaluation:
• Create, administer, and grade assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their work, fostering a growth mindset.
4. Classroom Management:
• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain order and respect.
5. Individualised Support:
• Identify and support students who may need additional assistance or enrichment in humanities subjects.
• Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate students with diverse abilities and learning requirements.
6. Professional Development:
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with new teaching methodologies, technologies, and trends in humanities education.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies.
7. Community Engagement:
• Foster connections between the classroom and the community through projects, field trips, and partnerships with local organisations.
• Encourage students to participate in civic activities and understand their role in a democratic society.
8. Parent Communication:
• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians about student progress, classroom activities, and educational resources.
• Involve parents in the educational process through meetings, events, and feedback opportunities.
9. Cultural Sensitivity:
• Promote cultural awareness and sensitivity within the classroom, encouraging students to appreciate and respect diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Integrate contemporary social issues into discussions to enhance relevance and engagement.
10. Professional Ethics:
• Uphold ethical standards in teaching practices and maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Serve as a role model for students by demonstrating respect, integrity, and commitment to lifelong learning.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualifications:
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• A degree in an Humanities related field.
• Experience:
• Proven experience of teaching Humanities at KS3, KS4, and KS5, with a strong understanding of the Humanities curriculum.
• Experience of using a variety of assessment methods and being able to adapt teaching to suit students’ individual learning styles.
• Ability to use data to inform planning and improve student outcomes.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage students and foster a positive learning environment.
• A passion for Humanities and the ability to inspire students with a love for the subject.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and adapting to the evolving needs of the school.

Personal Specification:

• A deep passion for Humanities and teaching, with a commitment to inspiring students.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic and professional, with the drive to improve and grow as an educator.
• A commitment to the school’s ethos, with a focus on high standards of education and student well-being.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.