JOB TITLE: Teacher of Humanities
LOCATION: Giggleswick School
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of History/RS
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing Date: 14th March 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
JOB PURPOSE
Pupils of these subjects have gone on to study a wide range of courses at Russell Group universities and secured places on competitive Degree Apprenticeships. A broad range of super-curricular opportunities are provided through daily enrichment activities within the CASE programme, as well as trips and visits on a local, national and international scale.
General Responsibilities
Teaching duties
* All full-time members of teaching staff teach up to 20 x 55 min lessons across a six day week and are expected to make a regular contribution to department clubs workshops and the extra-curricular activities programme. A weekly emergency cover period and, where possible, a weekly departmental meeting is also timetabled.
* All members of staff are expected to attend, as required, regular staff meetings, INSET, parents’ conferences and the monthly tutor meetings that are held to discuss pupil progress
* The school day begins with a regular pattern of Assemblies, Chapel and Tutor/Form periods which teachers attend. Teachers are also invited to support students at major school functions such as drama productions, the Spring Concert or Sports Day
* Teachers make a significant contribution to the coaching of games or sport; the Friday afternoon academic enrichment programme; the Outdoor Pursuits programme; and the Combined Cadet Force. This can include coaching, supervising, leading or training pupils on 3 or 4 afternoons each week, depending on academic teaching commitments
Pastoral duties
· The School has a strong personal tutorial system and teachers provide additional pastoral care and academic advice and support for up to 8 tutees
· Teachers are expected to support all aspects of the boarding life of the school. This can include making a contribution to the weekend activity programme for boarders on Saturday evenings or Sundays; supervising events or activities; attending Sunday Chapel services; by organising and leading trips; or sharing a pastime
Other duties
* Teachers are assigned to a duty team which supervises school duties such as meals and weekend duties (e.g. detention) approximately every five weeks
* Once a year, teachers take part in an Exeat duty team to provide cover for the boarders who remain at School
* All teaching staff are expected to follow the Staff Code of Conduct and to follow the guidance laid out in the staff handbook
Health & Safety
* You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety Policy
Child protection
* Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to support this approach in the context of your role and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster
School values
* Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the brand values and style of the School. Keep up to date, and comply with the Giggleswick School’s Rules, Policies and Procedures at all times, as detailed in the School handbook
The Person
Education & qualifications
* Degree in a subject relating to: History, RS, Geography, Latin, Classics
* PGCE desirable
Knowledge & experience
* Experience of working with children and young people
* A secure knowledge of your subject(s)
Skills
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive relationships with young people
* Have strong organisational and IT skills
* Able to engage pupils in learning through active teaching strategies
* Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
* Able to demonstrate effective planning and teaching skills
* Able to present confidently to a large group of students
Personal qualities
* Commitment to and flexible with the demands of the role
* Demonstrates fairness and consistency in all dealings with pupils
* Energy and enthusiasm
* Able to demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour we expect from our pupils
* Reliability and integrity
* Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school
* A commitment to personal professional development and taking responsibility for it
* A positive motivation to work with children and young people
* Emotional resilience
Safeguarding
* Evidence of a commitment to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children
Equal Opportunities Employer
Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact HR at hr@giggleswick.org.uk.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.