About This Role
The Opportunity
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram is seeking an inspiring Humanities Teacher to deliver exceptional lessons in Geography and History within our National Curriculum for England framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to foster critical thinking, cultural understanding, and global awareness through engaging and rigorous teaching. You will help students connect the past and present, explore diverse perspectives, and develop as confident, able, and responsible young people.
If you are a passionate Humanities educator committed to academic excellence and meaningful learning, we would be pleased to hear from you.
The Role
Job Title: Humanities Teacher
Reporting to: Head of Humanities
Teaching & Learning
Teach Humanities subjects, including but not limited to History, Geography, and other related social sciences in accordance with the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Deliver enquiry-based, student-led lessons that integrate historical thinking, spatial reasoning, socio-political context, and environmental awareness.
Prepare students for Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A-level examinations, ensuring depth of understanding, critical analysis, and exam readiness.
Use a variety of teaching strategies—debate, simulations, case studies, research projects, and fieldwork—to make learning relevant and engaging.
Foster a safe and respectful learning environment that promotes open dialogue, cultural understanding, and global citizenship.
Curriculum Development & Integration
Design and adapt lesson plans, schemes of work, and interdisciplinary units aligned with Cambridge standards and Queen Elizabeth’s School, Gurugram priorities.
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., English, Science, Economics) on cross-curricular learning opportunities such as model UN, sustainability projects, and service learning.
Introduce current affairs into classroom discourse to deepen real-world relevance.
Integrate digital tools (GIS, digital timelines, research databases) to enhance instruction and student enquiry.
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Develop formative and summative assessments that assess content mastery, critical thinking, and communication.
Provide timely, detailed feedback to students and use assessment data to inform differentiated instruction.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and report outcomes to students, parents, and leadership as required.
Student Enrichment
Mentor students in academic competitions, exhibitions, and extracurricular clubs such as Geography Club, Debate, or History Bees.
Organise field trips, guest lectures, and experiential learning opportunities to contextualise learning.
Encourage student-led initiatives connected to social justice, sustainability, and cultural understanding.
Professional Engagement & School Culture
Actively contribute to the school’s inclusive, values based culture by modelling respect, curiosity, and civic responsibility.
Participate in professional development workshops, conferences, and curriculum planning sessions.
Engage with parents and guardians as partners in learning through conferences, communication platforms, and learning showcases.
Take on pastoral responsibilities and support wholeschool initiatives, events, and assemblies.
The Person
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in History, Geography, Political Science, Humanities, or related disciplines
Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
Cambridge International training in Checkpoint, IGCSE, or A-level
2–3 years of relevant teaching experience in Cambridge, IB, or similar international curriculum schools
Experience preparing students for external assessments (e.g., IGCSE Humanities)
Personal Qualities
Deep content knowledge and passion for Humanities education.
Technologically adept in using digital learning tools and research platforms.
Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive approach to teaching diverse learners.
Strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing.
Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools are an equal opportunities employer and are deeply committed to safeguarding our students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We expect all staff and members of our community to share this commitment and to promptly report any concerns about a student’s or community member’s safety or wellbeing. Applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing Police Clearance Certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in.
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