Your new company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded independent school in Lewisham to recruit an enthusiastic and versatile Teacher of Humanities (History and/or Geography) with English for a permanent position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious school that prides itself on academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a commitment to providing a broad and engaging curriculum. The successful candidate will teach History and/or Geography alongside English, helping students develop their critical thinking, literacy, and understanding of the world around them.

Your new role
The successful candidate will teach a combination of History and/or Geography together with English across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 teaching depending on experience and subject specialism.

The school is seeking an inspiring classroom practitioner who can engage students in both the Humanities and English curriculum, fostering curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for learning.You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

What you''ll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching History and/or Geography and English within a UK secondary school
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for education
• The ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons across multiple subject areas
• High expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to contributing to extracurricular and wider school activities

What you''ll get in return

• A respected and successful independent school environment
• Motivated, engaged, and academically ambitious students
• Excellent teaching facilities and resources
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture

This role would suit an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious educator seeking to develop their career within a high-performing independent school.

What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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