Job ID: S-U-4034 - Teacher of History

Teacher of HistoryJob Advert We are looking for a qualified and energetic History teacher for a position within the Upper School Humanities Department at St Catherine’s British School in Athens. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach IGCSE and IB Diploma History, as well as contributing to the delivery of the Key Stage 3 Humanities curriculum. An ability to teach a second subject such as Geography, Politics or Theory of Knowledge would be welcomed. A willingness to contribute to our extra-curricular activities, such as Debate or Model United Nations would also be valued. St. Catherine’s is a leading independent British international school that teaches 1400 pupils from 3 to 18 years of age. The school is a member of HMC, COBIS, and is an IBO world school. It teaches the EYFS curriculum and the National Curriculum for England and Wales, as well as IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a dynamic and exciting community with innovative teaching and learning practice at its core with a strong extra-curricular programme. Please apply through the TES online service https://www.tes.com/jobs/, or by email, to hr@stcatherines.gr, using the school’s application form. Further information regarding the school, the job description, person specification and details of the application procedure can be obtained from the school’s website https://www.stcatherines.gr/about-us/opportunities/. Please note that we do not accept the simple submission of a CV. St Catherine’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. Please include the names and contact details of three referees. Please note that any personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and for unsuccessful candidates’ personal data will be destroyed on completion of the process. St Catherine’s is a Registered Charity No. 313909. The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th June 2026.Interviews will be arranged at the earliest convenience thereafter. Teacher of HistoryJob Description Reports to: Head of HumanitiesType of contract: Permanent, full timeHours: 8:15am – 3:45pm which includes a 30-minute break, Monday – Friday inclusive.Place of Work: Upper SchoolHolidays: Term-time only Position Overview:To teach her/his subject to a high standard, encouraging independent thought and analysis. Kindly note that this job description describes the normal duties the post-holder undertakes but is not an exhaustive list and duties and the role can be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. To attend departmental meetings and share in the planning of the departmentTo help develop the curriculumTo write schemes of workTo write assessment policiesTo review methods of teachingTo assess the progress of pupilsTo help organise departmental resourcesTo support departmental insetTo support new members of the department.To attend meetings as requiredStaff meetingsDepartmental meetingsParents’ EveningsCommittee/Working Parties by invitationTo monitor the progress of pupils bySetting and marking suitable work on a regular basis and as defined by the homework timetableImplementing the departmental assessment policyCompleting target sheets