Humanities Teacher at African Leadership Academy

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking an exceptional and dedicated Humanities Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic educator who thrives in a diverse, student-centred learning environment and is committed to holistic education and leadership development.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach one or more CAIE subjects (Economics, Business Studies, Geography, History, Drama, English Language or Literature).
• Teach African Studies (Year One and/or Two).
• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred lessons that align with ALA values and academic expectations.
• Track and assess student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Promote classroom discipline and uphold high academic and behavioural standards.

Curriculum & Planning

• Develop syllabi, schemes of work, and assessments in alignment with school and exam board requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum design, especially within African Studies and the Humanities Department.

Student Advisory & Support

• Act as a Faculty Advisor for up to 12 students, supporting academic and personal development.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and collaborate with the Student Success Team.
• Monitor student wellbeing and academic progress, implementing interventions where necessary.

Co-Curricular Engagement

• Lead at least one co-curricular activity to support the holistic growth of students.
• Participate in periodic evening, weekend, and holiday programming.

Professional Development

• Participate in ongoing training and performance reviews.

 Person Specification:

Skills and Behaviours

• Commitment to ALA’s mission and values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Innovative and reflective teaching practice.
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative attitude.
• Organisational, administrative and IT skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or a relevant Humanities discipline.
• 2–5 years of high school-level teaching experience and delivering the Cambridge curriculum or equivalent.
• Experience teaching one or more Humanities subjects.
• Experience working in diverse, inclusive school environments.
• Experience teaching students in the 16 – 19 age range.