Humanities Teacher (Economics)
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- To deliver high-quality teaching and learning in the humanities, developing students’ knowledge of history and geography, critical thinking, and understanding of past events, while fostering curiosity, engagement, and a lifelong love of learning.
- The role also involves contributing to curriculum development, mentoring best practices, and supporting the wider academic vision of the school.
Overview of the Role
- The Humanities Teacher is responsible for teaching geography/history/economics to students across various age ranges and abilities, promoting subject literacy, analytical skills, and global awareness.
- The role requires initiative, collaboration, and innovation, with opportunities to contribute to whole-school development and cross-departmental projects.
Relationship:
- The Humanities Teacher is selected by the Director of Schools in consultation with the HOS/KSC and HR.
- The teacher will report directly to the KS Coordinator and, in their absence, to the HOS/DHOS. The teacher will also work collaboratively with other subject leaders, SEN staff, colleagues across departments, parents, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Plan and Deliver Engaging Lessons: Design and implement well-structured, engaging, and differentiated lessons that cater to diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assess and Monitor Student Progress: Regularly evaluate student learning through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Curriculum Leadership Contribution: Play an active role in reviewing and developing the humanities curriculum, ensuring it reflects the school’s vision, meets examination standards, and integrates innovative practices.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Share best practices, mentor less experienced colleagues where appropriate, and contribute to cross-departmental and whole-school projects.
- Extracurricular Engagement: Organize and lead humanities clubs, debates, field trips, or enrichment activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
- Create an Effective Learning Environment: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom that promotes inquiry, independence, and critical thinking.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and stakeholders to support student success.
- Technology in Teaching: Integrate digital tools to enhance engagement, source analysis, and access to multiple perspectives.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing CPD, demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and readiness for broader responsibilities.
- School Community Participation: Actively contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting initiatives, events, and culture-building activities.
KPI
- Lesson Effectiveness & Student Engagement: Deliver at least 90% of lessons that are rated engaging and effective.
- Student Progress: Ensure at least 75% of students show measurable academic progress, with 10% exceeding expectations.
- Curriculum & Innovation: Contribute a minimum of two curriculum or teaching innovations annually.
- Extracurricular Involvement: Lead at least three humanities-related enrichment activities per year with 60% student participation.
- Technology Integration: Employ at least three digital or media strategies per term.
- Parent & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain 90% positive feedback from parents through structured termly communication.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / TRCN.
- Degree in Economics, or a related subject.
- Strong subject knowledge and pedagogical skills.
- Proven ability to inspire and motivate students of different ages and abilities.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in contributing to curriculum development or leading initiatives within a school setting (desirable).
- Familiarity with the British curriculum and assessment frameworks (e.g., IGCSE, A-Level).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@broadoaksbritishschool.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.