Teacher of Geography

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School

 Teacher of Geography

 Hours: Full Time

Contract: Fixed term

Grade/Salary (FTE): (T1/MPS1) £31,350 to (ET3/UPS3) £47,839 including London Fringe

Focused on delivering Excellence for All, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School provides a vibrant and welcoming working environment in a popular, non-selective school with an excellent academic record. Rated as an ‘outstanding school with an outstanding sixth form’ in our last Ofsted inspection, Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.

The school is now looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join its supportive and committed Humanities Department.

The ideal candidate will have:

-      A love for their subject

-      Be passionate about pupil development and supporting them to achieve their best. 

-      They should have a good understanding of the secondary Geography curriculum

-      Be able to deliver lessons that engage and inspire students. 

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is able to create a love for learning, develop children’s intellectual curiosity and produce the best possible outcomes for learners. 

We will offer you a workplace that:

-      Encourages and supports career development including opportunities for research and NPQ qualifications

-      Offers Coaching and Supervision as part of its excellent wellbeing offer

-      Has been awarded the Carnegie Mental Health Award

-      Has staff and student networks for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities through our DARE and Kaleidoscope groups.

Plus many other incentives, and opportunities for career development.

We welcome applications from early career teachers searching for their first teaching role and more experienced teachers looking for a new challenge.

Due to the school not having a sponsorship licence, we regret that we are unable to consider applications from those who do not have the right to live or work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024

We reserve the right to form a shortlist once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: hr@hemat.org.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.

Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.