High School Social Science

Position Summary / Job Goals:

To deliver high-quality Social Sciences instruction that sets ambitious expectations and supports all learners in achieving strong academic outcomes. To create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the development of analytical skills across disciplines such as history, geography, economics, political science, and related fields.

Qualifications / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Social Sciences, History, Geography, Political Science, or a related field.
• Teaching certification or equivalent professional training.
• Strong pedagogical understanding of Social Sciences instruction, assessment, and differentiation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Demonstrates expert knowledge of Social Sciences content and effective instructional practices.
• Designs coherent sequences of lessons that deepen understanding and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Uses formative and summative assessment to guide instruction, diagnose learning needs, and provide actionable feedback.
• Understands how young people develop and personalizes instruction based on ability, background, interests, and learning needs.
• Creates and maintains high expectations for student progress, behavior, and classroom culture.
• IB and/or AP teaching experience is preferred.

Attributes:

• Holds high professional and ethical standards and models integrity and respect.
• Builds positive, productive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Flexible, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Encourages curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners.
• Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Culturally responsive, inclusive, and committed to student wellbeing and success.

Reports to / Evaluated by:

High School Director (or designated Instructional Leader)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Set ambitious expectations for all students and take responsibility for their academic progress in Social Sciences.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote critical thinking, analysis, and deeper understanding of social, historical, economic, and political systems.
• Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating classroom environment rooted in high standards of behavior and mutual respect.
• Use assessment data to monitor learning, adjust instruction, differentiate support, and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents and colleagues regarding student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
• Participate actively in professional learning, reflect on teaching practice, and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, and wider Nord Anglia Education initiatives, fostering collaboration and global citizenship.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values in all interactions.

Village Believes that Effective Employees are:

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.