Head of Geography

Moreton Hall is looking to recruit a well-qualified, enthusiastic and thoughtful Geography Teacher to lead this vibrant, outward-looking department. Geography is a well-established and popular subject at Moreton Hall. It is compulsory for all pupils from Year 7 to Year 9, and a large proportion continue to GCSE level and subsequently, in significant numbers to A Level. The department has a long track record of success, with an encouraging proportion of pupils going on to study Geography and other closely related disciplines at Russell Group universities. The department is academically ambitious, and enthusiastically engaged in broadening the pupils’ horizons. The successful candidate must be confident in supporting pupils to achieve grades at and beyond their expectations. They will also be expected to lead the department in building on the pupils’ enthusiasm for the subject within the curriculum. They will also contribute to the enrichment activities offered as part of our extracurricular programme. Fieldwork and skills are integral to the department.

Job Outline and Responsibilities

The candidate will:

• Oversee this lively and engaged department, including liaising with the Prep School.
• Manage other Geography teachers to foster a positive and stimulating environment within the department and to deploy staff talents and specialisms best.
• Offer pupils the broadest understanding of Geography, embracing inclusivity, diversity and global cultures.
• Regularly review curriculum content to ensure that Geography continues reflecting and illuminating current concerns.
• Teach A Level, GCSE and KS3 Geography as part of the teaching team.
• Oversee extracurricular activities, including contributing to the activities programme and wider fieldwork opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and teaching experience of at least three years. An excellent academic record at degree level and/or beyond.

Experience

• Experience teaching Geography, ideally from Year 7 to A Level, especially IGCSE and I A Level.
• A record of success in public examinations.
• Experience in leading a team and managing a department is desirable but optional.

Personal Qualities

• An enthusiastic team player, eager to be involved in the life of this awardwinning boarding school.
• Kindness, thoughtfulness, tolerance and imagination are essential both inside and outside the classroom.
• Reflective and adaptable.
• Willingness to embrace the ethos, values and objectives of the department and the School.
• Ability to identify and promote Geography’s role in the wider life of Moreton Hall.
• An understanding of the part played by Geography lessons in pupils’ moral, ethical and spiritual development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional integrity and a willingness to lead by example.
• An ability to improve and motivate pupils.
• Warm and friendly, and open to new ideas.
• Creative, well organised and highly motivated to enable staff and pupils to produce the best work possible.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the School is essential.

How to Apply

Application forms are available on our website (www.moretonhall.org/vacancies) – please email completed application forms along with a covering letter (2 pages maximum) to hr@moretonhall.com.

Interviews will include an opportunity to tour the School. Interested candidates are invited to contact  HR (01691 773671), to arrange an informal discussion with the Head of Academic Studies prior to applying.

Moreton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Moreton Hall reserves the right to withdraw the job should a suitable candidate be found at any time during the recruitment process.