Teacher of Geography
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading
- New
- Salary:
- £31,650 to £49,084 (MPS/UPS)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding, passionate and dynamic practitioner to join our highly successful and well-resourced Humanities department.
Your opportunity
Highdown School is seeking to appoint an excellent and creative Geography teacher to teach KS3 and KS4 students. We are looking for someone who inspires and engages students. You will work within a team of highly motivated and talented individuals who work closely together in their shared commitment to provide high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and for every student.
What we are looking for
This post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. A willingness to teach across all years and abilities is essential.
You should be a highly motivated and successful individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of the school vision and the many enrichment activities that the department offers.
About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
● 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
● Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
● Flexible working options
● Generous holiday allowance
● Work life and family friendly policies
● Employee wellbeing initiatives
● Access to a staff benefits portal
● Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £31,650 to £49,084 (MPS/UPS)
Closing Date: We reserve the right to close the application at any time, so early application in encouraged.
Interview date: TBC
Attached documents
About Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
- Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
- Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading
- Berkshire
- RG4 8LR
- United Kingdom
Headteacher's Welcome
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre.
Highdown School is a very special place. As Acting Headteacher, I am very proud of all we do here and our resolute determination to continue to improve every day. Staff and students aspire to achieve excellence in all we do. Our commitment and resilience is underpinned by core values of Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. We ARE Highdown!
Our philosophy is simple – great teaching supported by committed pastoral care gives great outcomes and life chances for our young people. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and provides a solid platform for life in our Sixth Form. We provide learning opportunities to ensure our students remain stimulated and motivated and develop a lifelong thirst for learning. Highdowners should go from outstanding lesson to outstanding lesson, being challenged and guided to make the most of their Highdown journey for five, or more likely, seven years..
Our commitment to staff development is second to none. A motivated staff body provides the best education for our children. We have strategic partnerships with other trusts and Higher Education providers to support this. We also support other schools because of our recognised expertise.
Whether a prospective parent, student or colleague, come and visit us at Highdown. Your Highdown experience can then begin. I look forward to meeting you.
Matt Grantham
Acting Headteacher
Reasons to join our team at Highdown
Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
For a teacher, Highdown School is an exciting environment in which to work. The total commitment to continuing improvement and the vision for Highdown School to be the best it possibly can be is underpinned by a dynamic programme of Joint Professional Learning (JPL). Colleagues can select from a wide range of sessions and tailor their training to their personal development goals. Professional development of colleagues is second only to the achievements of our students.
For support staff, there is also a commitment to development and an expectation that all are working to the same goals as the school.
What our staff say about us:
"An environment that has supported my personal and professional growth. During my time as an LSA, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated colleagues and extraordinary students. The experiences and relationships I have made here will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on my career."
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