Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover) (Hadley Wood,)

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 where young minds can 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 our transition to a fully co-educational institution in 2022 has only strengthened our commitment to individuality, creativity, and academic ambition.

At Mount House, we pride ourselves on exceptional pastoral care and a “small is beautiful” ethos. Our vision—Be You. Belong. Become.—is rooted in values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration, and growth.

About the Role

Are you ready to inspire the next generation? Join our vibrant school community as a Teacher of Geography (or Subject Leader of Geography) and make a lasting impact on young lives. You will ignite curiosity and critical thinking in students, fostering a lifelong love of learning through engaging lessons up to A Level.

As part of our successful Humanities Faculty, you will create a stimulating learning environment that encourages independent thinking and academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, your contributions to co-curricular activities will enrich students' experiences, helping them grow into confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is your chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive and forward-thinking 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 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.