Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Spring Education Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Sagemont Preparatory School (#7002), 2585 Glades Circle, Weston, Florida, United States of America Req #8722

Sagemont Preparatory School is a premier independent private college preparatory school serving students in preschool through 12th grade in Weston, FL. Founded in 1996, our small family environment and dedicated teachers allow for individualized attention for students, and opportunities for continued enrichment and learning. Our college preparatory curriculum, athletics, arts, and extra-curricular activities create a vibrant campus community. A career with Sagemont Preparatory School offers career opportunities in education, summer camps, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

Sagemont Preparatory School builds a solid academic foundation that students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. We provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges. Our teachers are proud to be part of our educational team because they are supported by an innovative curriculum and receive ongoing professional development from our education department.

What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role
Sagemont Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Studies Teacher to join our collaborative team in supporting our high school students for the 2025-2026 School Year. As a Social Studies Teacher, you will guide students in mastering skills through engaging and innovative lessons. You will be responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that fosters academic growth and personal responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Social Studies courses
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary approaches to Social Studies instruction.
• Maintain an orderly, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Regularly monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and guidance.
• Mentor students, promoting academic achievement and personal development.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, proactively engaging them in their child’s education.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 2+ years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level.
• Strong ability to present social studies concepts with clarity and confidence.
• Commitment to building supportive relationships with students both in and beyond the classroom.
• Ability to pass both state and federal background check.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.