Position: Humanities Teacher
Location: Skegness
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Humanities Teacher Role in a State Boarding School

A well-established State Boarding School in Skegness is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and versatile Humanities Teacher to join its successful Humanities faculty from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach within a unique school environment that combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, providing students with a rich educational experience both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is committed to delivering an ambitious Humanities curriculum that develops students' understanding of history, geography, and the wider world while encouraging critical thinking, curiosity, and responsible citizenship. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and supportive leadership.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Humanities across Key Stage 3, with the opportunity to specialise in either Geography or History at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 depending on experience and subject expertise.

Students follow a broad curriculum that encourages them to explore historical events, geographical processes, environmental issues, political systems, and global cultures. You will deliver engaging lessons that develop analytical thinking, research skills, and the ability to evaluate a range of perspectives.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through educational visits, fieldwork, enrichment activities, clubs, and projects that encourage students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Humanities across KS3, with a specialism at KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations in your specialist subject

• Develop students' analytical, research, and evaluative skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support educational visits, fieldwork, and enrichment activities

• Promote curiosity, critical thinking, and global awareness

The School Environment

This State Boarding School in Skegness provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students benefit from a strong sense of community and an extensive programme of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The boarding environment encourages independence, resilience, and personal development alongside academic achievement.

The Humanities faculty is a collaborative team of dedicated teachers who are passionate about delivering engaging lessons and inspiring students to develop a deeper understanding of the world. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, ongoing professional development, and a welcoming school community.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Humanities at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 Humanities and a Humanities specialism at KS4

• Strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Desirable

• Ability to teach Geography or History to A-Level

• Experience organising educational visits or fieldwork

• Experience contributing to wider school enrichment programmes

• A proven track record of delivering excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Humanities Teacher role at a State Boarding School in Skegness, please submit your CV as soon as possible.