Head Of English And Humanities

Job description / Role

Head Of English And Humanities - September 2025

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of English & Humanities to join our team for the next academic year starting from September 2025.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver English lessons based on the school's curriculum.
• Teach reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar in an engaging, student-centered way.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies and resources to meet the needs of all learners (e.g., visual aids, storytelling, games, and technology).
• Establish and maintain a positive and productive learning environment that fosters student engagement and participation.
• Develop and implement classroom routines and procedures that encourage respect, responsibility, and cooperation.
• Focus on the development of reading skills through phonics, comprehension strategies, and exposure to a wide range of texts.
• Teach writing skills, including sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and paragraph formation.
• Organize events like class plays, poetry readings, or book fairs to engage students and parents in the learning process.

Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field. A teaching certification or qualification in primary education is preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching English to primary-aged children is required.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of primary English curriculum and language development strategies.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to create engaging, student-centered lessons that foster a love for language.
  • Effective classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
  • Proficiency in using technology and educational resources to enhance learning.

The successful applicant will have:

• A passion for providing outstanding teaching and driven to provide education at an exceptional level. Teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students.
• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• Experience of teaching in a UK curriculum school.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.