History & Citizenship Teacher

Job Title: Part-Time Teacher of History and Citizenship (0.8 Timetable)

Location: Secondary School, Leeds
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).

Curriculum and Planning

• 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.

Pastoral and Safeguarding

• 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.

Professional Development

• Participate in staff meetings, INSET days, and CPD opportunities.
• Reflect on teaching practice and engage in professional dialogue to improve outcomes.

Person Specification:



Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching GCSE History or Citizenship.
• Familiarity with current educational developments and curriculum changes.
• Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities or enrichment programmes.

Additional Information:

• 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

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