Teacher of Geography
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
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- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2025
Job overview
Teacher of Geography
Permanent, Part Time (Full time considered for the right candidate)
Sir William Perkins's School is looking to appoint a well qualified, enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join our established Geography department on a part time basis. Full time will be considered for a candidate with the ability to teach a second specialty subject. The successful candidate will be highly committed and have experience of teaching Geography from Year 7 to A level. The post would be suitable for an experienced practitioner or an ECT.
The successful candidate will have a passion for their subject (s) and have the ability to communicate this to our students. You will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment for student development as well as a creative approach to teaching.
In return, we offer supportive leadership, highly experienced colleagues, opportunities for training and development and a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' understanding of the world.
If you have a love for Geography, a flair for teaching, and the ability to make complex concepts accessible, we want to hear from you.
About the school
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It was founded in 1725 and is now on an attractive 12-acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.
How to apply
Please complete the electronic application form
Closing date: 26 January 2025
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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