Humanities Teacher

Start Date: September 2026

The Role

We are seeking an experienced intellectually curious and student-focused Middle School Humanities Teacher to join a strong and well-established Humanities Department. The successful candidate will teach an engaging integrated Humanities curriculum incorporating History Geography Civics and Global Studies.

The role requires a teacher who can inspire curiosity about people places cultures and significant historical events while helping students develop critical thinking research communication and academic writing skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high expectations a commitment to inquiry-based learning and the ability to make Humanities relevant and accessible to students from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Founded in 2016 the school is a well-established K12 international school located at the foot of YuQuan Mountain in the Haidian District an area renowned for academic excellence and close links to leading universities. The large modern campus includes specialist Humanities teaching spaces extensive green areas and a bilingual internationally aligned curriculum that blends Chinese and Western educational philosophies.

Within the Middle School Humanities plays a central role in developing students critical thinking global awareness and understanding of different societies and cultures. The programme provides a strong foundation for future High School study including AP History subjects and the AP Capstone Diploma.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The teacher will deliver high-quality Middle School Humanities lessons incorporating History Geography Civics Global Studies and related areas of Social Studies.
• They will design engaging age-appropriate learning experiences that encourage students to ask questions investigate significant issues and make connections between historical events geographical factors and contemporary global challenges.
• The teacher will support students in developing essential academic skills including source analysis research critical thinking structured writing discussion debate and evidence-based argument.
• They will use a range of teaching approaches including historical enquiry primary and secondary sources maps data case studies collaborative learning and project-based activities.
• The teacher will differentiate learning effectively to meet the needs of students with varying levels of ability confidence and English-language proficiency.
• They will contribute to curriculum planning and development within the Humanities Department ensuring clear progression appropriate academic challenge and alignment with international standards.
• Assessment will be based on written work research projects presentations classroom participation and examinations with timely and constructive feedback provided to support student progress.
• The teacher will collaborate with colleagues across the Humanities Department and wider Middle School to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities and shared academic projects.
• They will contribute to the wider life of the school through activities such as Model United Nations Humanities clubs cultural events field trips academic competitions or community-based projects

Learning and Classroom Environment

• The teacher will maintain a safe inclusive and intellectually stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity respectful discussion and independent thinking.
• They will support students in considering different cultural and historical perspectives and expressing their ideas thoughtfully and respectfully.
• The teacher will establish clear expectations for learning behaviour organisation and academic integrity.
• They will build positive relationships with students and contribute to their academic social and personal development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should hold a degree in History Geography Social Studies Political Science International Relations or a closely related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE QTS state certification or a national teaching licence is required.
• Experience teaching Humanities History Geography or Social Studies at Middle School level is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong subject knowledge and experience using inquiry-based interdisciplinary and project-based approaches.
• Experience working with multilingual learners or teaching within an international or bilingual school environment will be considered an advantage.
• Applicants should possess excellent communication organisation and classroom-management skills together with a genuine enthusiasm for working with Middle School students.

Remuneration and Benefits

• The school offers a highly competitive remuneration package reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Annual salaries typically range from USD $53000 to $65000 with additional bonuses and pension contributions.
• Teachers receive paid winter and summer holidays public holidays and a contract completion bonus.
• The package includes comprehensive international health insurance for the teacher and dependants social and medical insurance visa and work permit support and full relocation assistance.
• Accommodation is provided on campus or through a generous housing allowance alongside an annual airfare allowance free meals on school days and education benefits for dependent children aged 518.
• Staff benefit from access to excellent facilities extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive academically focused staff community.

We Are Proud to Offer

• A dedicated and internationally minded teaching team.
• Strong and supportive leadership committed to academic excellence.
• A modern campus with outstanding teaching and learning resources.
• A collaborative environment that values inquiry creativity and professional growth.
• A comprehensive salary and benefits package designed to support a rewarding and enriching teaching experience.