Teacher of Humanities at St Andrew’s School

THE ROLE

• The Teacher of Humanities is responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality teaching across the Humanities curriculum (History, Geography, Religious Studies), fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of human societies, cultures, and environments to Year 5–8 pupils.
• The role involves planning and delivering well-structured lessons that challenge and inspire pupils, supporting academic progress, and promoting discussion, analysis, and independent thought.
• Beyond the classroom, the postholder contributes fully to the wider life of the school through the coaching of sport, active pastoral involvement in the Senior Boys’ Boarding House and serving as a tutor. The role also includes leading and supporting enrichment provision for pupils holding academic, music, and sport scholarships; nurturing excellence.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, effective classroom management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping young people understand the world and their role within it. Life in a full boarding school in a remote location requires adaptability, energy, and resilience. Above all, the post-holder will share our commitment to delivering a world-class education.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• Purposeful, proactive and sound judgement with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour Academic curiosity
• Supportive, encouraging, compassionate and inclusive
• Impressive personal presence and presentation Literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
• A passion and appreciation for strong pastoral care and pupil enrichment
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and external
• First class oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines and to work calmly under pressure.