History Teacher (Govt)

You teach History at a government school in Sri Lanka, covering ancient, medieval, and modern history — including Sri Lankan and world history — to students preparing for O/L and A/L national examinations.

• Plan and deliver History lessons for assigned grade levels (O/L and/or A/L)
• Cover Sri Lankan history (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, colonial, independence periods) and world history
• Prepare students for O/L History and A/L History examinations
• Conduct essay-writing training and source-based question practice
• Create or adapt teaching materials including timelines, maps, and document excerpts
• Mark assignments, structured essays, and examination papers
• Lead school-level history projects, heritage visits, or cultural events
• Participate in in-service training and curriculum review sessions (NIE)

Classroom at a government school, primarily at secondary level. History is a core subject in the Sri Lanka government school curriculum at O/L level. At A/L level, History is offered under the Arts stream. Some schools have dedicated social studies or humanities departments. A/L History tutoring is also in demand in the private sector.

Typical progression: 3yr to mid · 8yr to senior