Head of Geography

Full time, Permanent 

Start date: September 2024

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Head of Geography from September 2024 to teach throughout the senior school (Years 9 to 13) and lead a successful and forward-thinking department. As a dynamic and ambitious teacher, you are seeking to develop in a school which grows fruitful people through innovation and a commitment to professional growth, and which prioritises relationships over systems.

You will share our vision for fostering a love of lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. You will be passionate about delivering an excellent holistic education and have a commitment to individuals, seeing this as the basis for students to flourish. You will see education as lighting fires rather than filling pails as well as the vital part that a proactive pastoral approach plays in a student’s development.

In addition to teaching an academic timetable, all staff at Monkton are involved with the wider life of a busy boarding-ethos school. Co-curricular activities go far beyond those clubs and societies which are closely connected with a teacher’s academic subject and all staff play a rich pastoral role with both day and boarding pupils. As such, a full-time teacher will coach or support two terms of sport, or equivalent - eg CCF, drama, community service - have a tutor group, supervise an evening work period once a week in a boarding house, and run a co-curricular activity. Applicants should make clear in their application how they would see themselves contributing to school life in these wider ways; applications which focus solely on classroom practice are likely to be less successful.

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Teaching Staff Salary Scale. 

For more information on the role please see the Candidate information pack below.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to Apply

You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the Application Page button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department (recruitment@monkton.org.uk) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience. 

Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 

We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications, and therefore encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. 

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR department either at recruitment@monkton.org.uk or by telephone at 01125 721181.