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Citizenship Teacher
Job description
Are you passionate about helping young people understand their rights, responsibilities, and role in society? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Citizenship Teacher to join a humanities or PSHE faculty and make a real impact on students' personal, social, and civic development. You will deliver high-quality Citizenship lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering topics such as democracy, justice, human rights, media literacy, diversity, and active participation. The role may also involve contributing to the PSHE or RSHE curriculum, depending on your expertise and experience. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as Citizenship Teacher:
Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons aligned with the national curriculum for Citizenship
Promote critical thinking, debate, and student voice through current affairs and civic issues
Encourage active citizenship through school and community initiatives
Support students in developing understanding of political systems, law, and ethical issues
Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and enrichment opportunities
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Ideal Citizenship Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A degree in Citizenship, Politics, Sociology, Law, or a related subject
Strong subject knowledge and commitment to Citizenship education
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills as a Citizenship Teacher.
A passion for social justice, democracy, and active engagement
A reflective and flexible approach to teaching and learning
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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