Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Lead the Past. Influence the Future!

Job Title: Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Location: Mount House School, Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ
Salary: £29,890 - £34,834 per annum (0.8 FTE), dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hours: 32 Hours Per Week
Contract: Permanent | Term Time

About Mount House School

Welcome to Mount House School, a nurturing co-educational day school nestled in the heart of Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, we ensure that every child is known, cherished, and challenged, allowing them to thrive both academically and in co-curricular activities.

Set in a stunning Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, our school combines the tranquility of the countryside with easy access to London's vibrant cultural scene. Since 1940, education has been at the core of our mission, and as a fully co-educational institution since 2022, we continue to foster a community that values individuality, creativity, and academic ambition.

At Mount House, we pride ourselves on exceptional pastoral care and a "small is beautiful" ethos, where strong relationships and personalized support empower every student to reach their full potential. Our vision—Be You. Belong. Become.—is grounded in the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration, and growth.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join our vibrant and ambitious school community as a Teacher of Geography (or Subject Leader of Geography) and inspire young minds to explore the world around them. Your role will be pivotal in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

In this position, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Geography lessons up to A Level.
• Support students of all abilities in achieving their potential and building confidence.
• Create a stimulating learning environment that encourages independent thinking and academic excellence.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities, helping students grow into well-rounded individuals.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Geography lessons up to A Level.
• Plan and prepare high-quality lessons that challenge and support all learners.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, attainment, and development.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high achievement.
• Act as a form tutor, supporting students' academic, personal, and social development.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to support student success.
• Contribute to the school's co-curricular programme, including clubs, trips, and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Humanities Faculty and wider school community.
• Participate in professional development, appraisal, and continuous improvement activities.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, behaviour, and student welfare.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Ability to teach Geography up to A Level.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for student achievement.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people of all abilities.
• Strong assessment and data analysis skills to support student progress.
• Effective behaviour management and classroom organisation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.