Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Join Our Team at Mount House School!

Location: Mount House School, Barnet, North London

Salary: £29,890 - £34,834 per annum (0.8 FTE), based on experience and qualifications

Hours: 32 Hours per Week

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 9th September

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14th September

About Mount House School

Welcome to Mount House School, a nurturing co-educational day school where every child is known, cherished, and challenged. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, we create an environment that allows each child to flourish 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 heart 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.

Our ethos emphasizes exceptional pastoral care and a ‘small is beautiful’ philosophy, where strong relationships and personalized support empower every student to reach their full potential. Our vision is simple yet profound: Be You. Belong. Become. This is underpinned by our core 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). You will inspire students to explore the world around them, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

In this role, you will:

• 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 and continuous improvement activities.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, behaviour, and student welfare.

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• The ability to teach Geography up to A Level.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.
• A passion for student achievement and excellent classroom practice.
• The 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 a collaborative spirit.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities.

Early applications are encouraged as the school may close the advert early.

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

Mount House School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and be part of a community that truly values every individual!