Company Overview
For over two decades, GSL has been working to actively improve the quality of education for young people across the UK. With offices serving London, Watford, Kent, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Hull, and Hampshire we are an established Teacher and Support Staff Education agency providing personal, reliable service and support, to both teachers and our client schools, with whom we have established long-term relationships built on trust and confidence. As a teacher, we can offer you guaranteed work, good rates of pay; personal and friendly service designed to get you what you want; ongoing support and guidance from our dedicated overseas team; and an array of diverse opportunities in a wide spectrum of school environments. UK Schools offer tremendous opportunities for newly qualified and experienced trained teachers, and GSL has a great deal of experience working with and placing overseas trained teachers. London is extremely culturally diverse, making it easy for teachers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many other countries to start enjoying life in the capital although we understand that living and working in a foreign country can be daunting as well as an adventure – which is why we will support and guide you wherever possible.
GSL Education are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Humanities Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Sunderland. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a department that values creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.
About the role: As a Humanities Teacher, you will deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons that encourage students to explore the complexities of the world around them. Your role will involve fostering a love for learning, encouraging analytical thinking, and developing students’ understanding of key historical, geographical, and ethical issues.
Responsibilities Of a Humanities Teacher
- Deliver high-quality lessons across Humanities subjects (History, Geography, and Religious Studies).
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that challenge and inspire students.
- Assess, track, and provide feedback on students’ progress to help them reach their full potential.
- Create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages open discussion and debate.
- Foster an interest in the Humanities by making learning engaging and relevant to students’ lives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to curriculum delivery.
- Contribute to extracurricular activities and school events related to Humanities.
- Monitor student well-being and offer support where needed.
Required Qualifications For a Humanities Teacher
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of the Humanities curriculum and a passion for the subjects.
- Experience teaching Humanities at the secondary school level (ECTs welcome).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students to engage with complex topics.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team.
- Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer
- Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
- Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
- Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
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