Geography Teacher

Geography Teacher - Required April 2025

Contract: Full time/One year maternity cover

Pay range: MPS/UPS

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Geography to join our talented and hardworking Geography Department. This post is to cover a one year maternity leave position from April 2025.  You should be highly motivated, proactive and able to support all students to achieve their potential.  Our aim is to ensure pupils make the best possible progress and your teaching will be integral to this.  You will be working within a very supportive department in a well-equipped Geography block, with access to Chrome books, GIS software and a variety of equipment. 

Our school is highly successful and oversubscribed, with EBacc entries well above the national average, and successful results for students, whether they are disadvantaged, SEND or Gifted and Talented. We value the development of the whole child, and encourage students to take part in a wide range of co-curricular activities. Outdoor education is very popular with our students, and we usually have a large proportion of Y10 participating in the Bronze DofE award, with many progressing to the higher awards. We also run a range of trips each year, both abroad and in the UK, culminating in a popular 'activities week' at the end of the year.  

Norton Hill is part of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership (MNSP), a growing Multi Academy Trust where Norton Hill has a reputation for innovation in teaching & learning.

Successful applicants will:

• Have an infectious passion and enthusiasm for their subject
• Be committed to exceptional standards of teaching and learning
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
• Establish and develop excellent relationships with students and staff
• Help maintain outstanding results in the Geography department
• Contribute to our core vision and values

We can offer you:

• A school with outstanding behaviour and safety for all
• Excellent facilities for teaching and learning
• Leading Edge professional development to support and improve your leadership skills in preparation for further promotion
• An emphasis on core traditional values of good manners, engagement and high academic achievement

Norton Hill serves Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding rural area where there is an abundance of attractive and affordable housing. The school is on the edge of the Mendips but close to Bath, Bristol, Frome and Wells.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th December 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

Norton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.