Teacher of Geography - TLR role (if applicable) will be determined according to the individual strengths of the appointed candidate

Closing date: 20 May 2022 

 Start date: September 2022

Contract type: Full Time 

Contract term: Permanent

Suitable for NQTs: Yes 

Salary: MPS/UPS 

We are looking for a qualified Teacher who is able to teach Geography.  The TLR role (if applicable) will be determined according to the individual strengths of the appointed candidate.

Geography is taught throughout the 11 - 18 age range and at all levels and abilities, in its own suite of rooms. We enjoy results significantly above the national average at both GCSE and A level.  Key Stage 3 has a varied and engaging curriculum which gives opportunities in both breadth and depth.  All groups in Key Stage 3 and GCSE are mixed ability.  At GCSE Geography follows the OCR B specification and at A level we follow the OCR specification. 

Geography offers a collaborative department, which works hard to develop the students as well as themselves.  As a result, the department has an excellent uptake at GCSE and A level. Linked to this, the department has a close relationship with the Prince’s Teaching Institute which enables them to develop Geography not only within the school, but also in others. The department has also been awarded the Geographical Association’s Secondary Geography Quality Mark for its innovative curriculum. Therefore, Hinchingbrooke really is a place to grow and flourish as a Geographer.  

The department puts a lot of emphasis on fieldwork, with all year groups experiencing fieldwork.  GCSE students are offered residential trips to Dorset and Sicily.  Whilst A level students are offered residential trips to Snowdonia, Iceland, Malaysia and New York.  It is also highly regarded due to the tradition of high-quality teaching in the department and the opportunities for exciting extra-curricular activities, such as GIS hazard mitigation workshops run by the Royal Engineers and climate change debates run by the Royal Meteorological Society. The Geography department is founded upon a love of subject which is at the heart of all we do.  

The role will suit either newly or recently qualified, enthusiastic and aspirational teachers, with outstanding practice who wish to share their expertise and make a difference. The school offers a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.  

The school sees the form tutor as a key role in the support, development and welfare of the students and teachers are expected to undertake this role with the same standards and commitment as their subject role.

Why come to Hinchingbrooke?   

This is a fantastic school to work in: on interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of the School and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the School is.   

If you are an outstanding teacher, or if you aspire to be one, it really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.  We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject area; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork. Someone who really wants to make a difference!  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.   

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  

Closing date: Friday 20th May (noon) 

Interview date: Wednesday 25th May 2022

Please submit applications to: jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk