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

At Mount House School, we pride ourselves on being a small, nurturing co-educational day school with a vibrant community. 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 cultural offerings. Since 1940, education has been at the heart of our mission, and since becoming fully co-educational in 2022, we have continued to foster a community that values individuality, creativity, and academic ambition.

Our ethos emphasizes exceptional pastoral care and a belief that “small is beautiful.” Here, relationships are strong, support is personalized, and every student is empowered 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

We are excited to invite you to join our dynamic school community as a Teacher of Geography (or Subject Leader of Geography). In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, inspiring them to develop a deep understanding of the world around them.

Your engaging and challenging lessons will support students of all abilities, helping them build confidence and acquire the knowledge and skills they need for future success. As part of our successful Humanities Faculty, you will create a stimulating learning environment that encourages independent thinking and academic excellence.

Beyond the classroom, you will enrich students’ experiences through co-curricular activities, helping them grow into confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in 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.

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

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

Mount House School is committed 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.