History & Citizenship Teacher
- Leeds
- Contract
- Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (September 2025 – December 2025)
Working Hours: 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (approx. 4 days per week)
Salary: MPS/UPS (pro-rata, depending on experience)Job Purpose:To deliver high-quality teaching and learning in History and Citizenship to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, fostering a passion for the subjects and supporting students’ academic and personal development.Key Responsibilities:Teaching and Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in History and Citizenship.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
- Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, curiosity, and critical thinking.
- Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations (where applicable).
- Contribute to the development and review of the History and Citizenship curriculum.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency and progression across year groups.
- Integrate cross-curricular themes such as British values, diversity, and global citizenship.
- Act as a form tutor (if required), supporting the pastoral care and well-being of students.
- Monitor student behaviour and attendance, and liaise with pastoral staff as needed.
- Uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- Participate in staff meetings, INSET days, and CPD opportunities.
- Reflect on teaching practice and engage in professional dialogue to improve outcomes.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Degree in History, Citizenship, or a related subject.
- Experience teaching History and/or Citizenship at KS3 and KS4.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
- Experience teaching GCSE History or Citizenship.
- Familiarity with current educational developments and curriculum changes.
- Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities or enrichment programmes.
- This is a maternity cover/fixed-term role ideal for experienced teachers or strong ECTs.
- The school is committed to equality, diversity, and the safeguarding of children and young peo