Social Studies Teacher

Job description

Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and challenging lessons aligned with the British Curriculum and relevant Key Stage requirements.

Develop students' knowledge, understanding and application of key concepts within Social Studies and related Humanities/Social Science disciplines.

Use enquiry-based approaches to encourage students to question, investigate, analyse, evaluate and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Develop students' ability to interpret and evaluate primary and secondary sources, data, maps, statistics, media and other forms of evidence.

Promote critical thinking and the ability to understand and evaluate different social, cultural, political, economic and historical perspectives.

Provide opportunities for discussion, debate, research, independent learning and extended written responses.

Differentiate teaching and learning effectively to meet the needs of all students, including high-attaining students, SEND and EAL learners.

Use appropriate digital technologies and a range of resources to enhance learning.

Establish high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and student engagement.

Deliver the curriculum in accordance with the school's British Curriculum framework, schemes of work and departmental expectations.

Ensure learning is appropriately sequenced across Key Stage 3 and supports progression towards GCSE/IGCSE specifications where applicable.

Support cross-curricular learning and opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment activities such as debates, Model United Nations, academic competitions, educational visits and student-led projects.

Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities/Social Studies department and across the school.

Follow GEMS policies at all times.

Skills description

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Studies, History, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Humanities.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant experience teaching at secondary level within a British Curriculum or comparable international curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of Key Stage 3 curriculum requirements and relevant GCSE/IGCSE content where applicable.