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We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Humanities Teacher to teach Geography and History at Key Stage 3 &and Key Stage 4 to join our dynamic and forward-thinking school community. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons to students, supporting them to achieve their full academic potential.
This post is offered on a part‑time (teaching Geography & History only) or full‑time for candidates who can additionally teach another subject at KS3 and KS4 (e.g. Religious Studies, English, PSHE or another area). Applicants should clearly state any additional subjects they are able to offer.
Who/what is Thorpe Hall School looking for?
- A qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in Geography and History.
- Someone passionate about inspiring learners and creating engaging lessons
- Have proven leadership skills with experience in curriculum planning and staff management.
- Strong management and communication skills demonstrable through your present role;
- The ability to communicate a clear vision for improving standards within the department;
- A capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success;
- A creative thinker with an ability and determination to secure high-quality outcomes for all students;
- An exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner with a passion for Humanities and the ability to share this with students;
- A team‑player who contributes positively to our school community
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please email HR@thorpehallschool.co.uk
What can Thorpe Hall School offer?
- Supportive, welcoming staff and leadership.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Enthusiastic students eager to learn and engage.
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- the opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences;
- an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
- Competitive salary, Teachers' Pension Scheme, on-site gym & Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply for the position, please complete the application form on My New Termhttps://mynewterm.com/jobs/115402/EDV-2026-THS-44615
Closing date for applications: 17th March. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert and therefore encourage early applications.
Thorpe Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, enhanced DBS, online check and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Information about the School
Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/