Job Description
Middle School History Educator (Grades 6–8) – Cambridge / IGCSE
Roles and Responsibilities
Subject Excellence and Delivery
- Plan and deliver concept-driven History lessons aligned with the Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE History frameworks.
- Develop students understanding of historical events, timelines, causation, continuity, change, and significance.
- Teach students to analyse sources, evidence, perspectives, and interpretations, in line with Cambridge expectations.
- Prepare students for Cambridge-style assessments, focusing on source-based questions, structured responses, and historical reasoning.
- Monitor and report student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Student Development
- Encourage curiosity about the past and its connection to the present world.
- Support students in developing research, writing, discussion, and analytical skills.
- Differentiate instruction to support varied learning needs and abilities.
- Collaborate with Grade Teachers, special educators, and parents to support student progress.
- Facilitate enrichment opportunities such as Problem-Based learning, history projects, debates, exhibitions, and competitions.
Assessment and Feedback
- Design assessments aligned with Cambridge assessment objectives, including source analysis, essays, and project work.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to help students improve historical understanding and exam skills.
- Participate in moderation and benchmarking to ensure assessment consistency and rigour.
Administrative Excellence
- Maintain lesson plans, attendance, and assessment records on the school management system.
- Actively participate in curriculum planning, department meetings, and PTMs.
- Ensure effective use and maintenance of subject-related resources.
Pastoral Care
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students to support engagement and confidence.
- Support students overall well-being and escalate concerns appropriately.
Requirements
- Master's degree in History / Social Sciences.
- 2–5 years of teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level.
- Strong content and disciplinary knowledge, with awareness of recent developments in pedagogical practices in Social Sciences.
- Experience with or understanding of the Cambridge / IGCSE History curriculum is preferred.
- Strong grasp of historical skills, source-based learning, and inquiry-based teaching.
- Ability to make history relevant, engaging, and accessible to young learners.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.
