Citizenship Teacher

We are looking for a passionate and engaging Citizenship Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Rochdale from October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT looking to join a supportive school where you can make a real difference to students' understanding of society, politics and the wider world.

As a Citizenship Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop their knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality Citizenship lessons
• Teach students across KS3 and KS4
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE examinations where required
• Encourage students to engage with current affairs and wider social issues
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Citizenship within a secondary school
• Have strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for the subject
• Be confident managing a classroom and creating a positive learning environment
• Be able to engage students with a range of topics and perspectives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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