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TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
Required for September 2026 or earlier where possible
At West Hatch High School, Geography is a thriving, highly popular subject that forms an integral part of our curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Our students are passionate about the subject, thanks to the creative and engaging approach of our experienced, collaborative teaching team. This dedication is reflected in our A Level and GCSE results, which consistently meet or exceed national averages.
We believe in stimulating students far beyond the classroom walls. Through our dedicated departmental ICT suite and fieldwork program-featuring the DofE Award, World Challenge, and international trips-we bring the world to our students. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
We offer the following benefits:
Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
Swimming pool available for staff use,
Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,
Minimal marking expectations,
Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations,
All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours,
We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net
Closing date: Friday, 20th March 2026 at 12 pm
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.