Teacher of Humanities

Location: Havering

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an articulate, curious, and passionate Teacher of Humanities to join their high-performing Social Sciences & Humanities faculty. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious educator, whether a specialist in History, Geography, or Religious Studies seeking a top-tier academic environment, or an energetic Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire global awareness, historical inquiry, and critical thinking across an eager student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Humanities, you will bring the world, its histories, and its cultures to life in the classroom. Teaching across Key Stage 3 and specializing in your core subject discipline across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), you will guide students through complex global events, geographical systems, ethical frameworks, and societal structures, empowering them to become informed, articulate global citizens.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship co-educational secondary school celebrated for high academic ambition, stellar progress scores, and a strong, supportive community culture

• Culture: A collegiate, intellectually vibrant working environment supported by dedicated subject specialists, well-resourced departments, and an encouraging leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-impact Humanities lessons across Key Stage 3 and specialized Key Stage 4/5 courses that cultivate critical evaluation, source analysis, and essay-writing fluency.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations, using data-driven tracking routines and targeted feedback to maximize individual student progress.

• Integrate contemporary global issues, case studies, historical debates, and fieldwork opportunities seamlessly into the curriculum.

• Assess, track, and monitor pupil progress, offering constructive guidance that stretches high attainers while building confidence in developing thinkers.

• Contribute to departmental enrichment initiatives, such as debate societies, Model United Nations, geography field trips, historical site visits, and philosophy clubs.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in History, Geography, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Humanities, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Humanities teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level experience in your specialist subject is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Humanities specifications and examination board requirements (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

• Outstanding classroom leadership, communication skills, and an infectious passion for historical, geographical, and societal inquiry.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage coordination or cross-curricular humanities initiatives.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring programmes, and clear pathways for rapid career advancement in an Outstanding school setting.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring Humanities specialist ready to make a lasting impact at an Outstanding school in Havering, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.