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Citizenship Teacher – Enfield – September 2026
A forward-thinking, community-rooted secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking a passionate and articulate Citizenship Teacher to join their Humanities faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Citizenship Teacher role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, known for its commitment to developing informed, socially aware young people who understand the world they are inheriting.
About The School
This Enfield secondary school and sixth form serves a wonderfully diverse urban community, and its Citizenship curriculum is all the stronger for it. Pupils engage with topics spanning democracy, human rights, the law, and social justice with genuine depth and personal relevance - bringing their own lived experiences into discussions that matter. The department delivers a structured, knowledge-rich programme across KS3 and KS4, with strong links to PSHE and the wider Humanities faculty. Behaviour is managed through consistent whole-school systems that create purposeful, respectful classrooms where every Citizenship Teacher can facilitate the kind of meaningful dialogue that defines great Citizenship teaching.
What The School Offers
As a Citizenship Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, discussion-rich lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing pupils’ understanding of democracy, rights, responsibilities, and active civic participation. You will contribute to sixth form enrichment and general studies provision, use assessment to track and drive progress, and build strong relationships with a pupil community that brings genuine passion and perspective to the subject. Maintaining high standards of debate, respect, and intellectual rigour will be central to your practice as a Citizenship Teacher in this school.
What The School Is Looking For
This permanent Citizenship Teacher position will suit candidates who:
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. TLR opportunities may be available for candidates with relevant Humanities or PSHE leadership experience.
Citizenship matters - and great Citizenship Teachers help young people understand why. If you are ready for a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity in a school where your subject is valued and your pupils will genuinely engage with it, we would love to hear from you.
Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Citizenship Teacher position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step.
Citizenship Teacher | September 2026 | INDHOT
A forward-thinking, community-rooted secondary school with sixth form in Enfield is seeking a passionate and articulate Citizenship Teacher to join their Humanities faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Citizenship Teacher role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, known for its commitment to developing informed, socially aware young people who understand the world they are inheriting.
About The School
This Enfield secondary school and sixth form serves a wonderfully diverse urban community, and its Citizenship curriculum is all the stronger for it. Pupils engage with topics spanning democracy, human rights, the law, and social justice with genuine depth and personal relevance - bringing their own lived experiences into discussions that matter. The department delivers a structured, knowledge-rich programme across KS3 and KS4, with strong links to PSHE and the wider Humanities faculty. Behaviour is managed through consistent whole-school systems that create purposeful, respectful classrooms where every Citizenship Teacher can facilitate the kind of meaningful dialogue that defines great Citizenship teaching.
What The School Offers
- A school community that brings genuine cultural and social diversity into every Citizenship lesson
- Strong cross-faculty collaboration with Humanities, PSHE, and RE colleagues
- Structured CPD with clear pathways into middle leadership or curriculum development
- A school that actively values Citizenship as a serious academic and civic discipline
- Supportive SLT with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
As a Citizenship Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, discussion-rich lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing pupils’ understanding of democracy, rights, responsibilities, and active civic participation. You will contribute to sixth form enrichment and general studies provision, use assessment to track and drive progress, and build strong relationships with a pupil community that brings genuine passion and perspective to the subject. Maintaining high standards of debate, respect, and intellectual rigour will be central to your practice as a Citizenship Teacher in this school.
What The School Is Looking For
This permanent Citizenship Teacher position will suit candidates who:
- Hold British QTS or are completing a UK-accredited teacher training programme
- Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Citizenship, Politics, Law, Sociology, or a related discipline from a reputable UK university, ideally Russell Group
- Have meaningful classroom experience within a UK secondary school setting through placements or a substantive teaching post
- Show clear evidence of structured lesson delivery and measurable pupil progress in Citizenship or a related Humanities subject
- Are confident facilitating challenging discussions within a consistent whole-school behaviour framework
- Are legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. TLR opportunities may be available for candidates with relevant Humanities or PSHE leadership experience.
Citizenship matters - and great Citizenship Teachers help young people understand why. If you are ready for a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity in a school where your subject is valued and your pupils will genuinely engage with it, we would love to hear from you.
Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Citizenship Teacher position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step.
Citizenship Teacher | September 2026 | INDHOT
Salary : $37,870 - $50,474