Head of Geography
Head of Geography, TLR 2B
Commencing September 2025
Would you like to teach and lead in a school that has a strong ethos of respect, responsibility and readiness to learn? Where students have a thirst for knowledge and a love of challenge?
The Geography Department at West Hill School is committed to the school ethos of Aiming High and delivering a curriculum experience that is ambitious and empowers both teachers and learners.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, reflective and talented Head of Geography to continue to enrich and grow the experience for our learners in a strong and popular subject. We seek a passionate practitioner who can deliver challenge and support to our students and steer department planning and enrichment so that all learners feel they can succeed and enjoy learning.
The candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with the drive and capacity to thrive in this role. In return, we can offer you:
- A welcoming and collaborative staff
- A supportive, inclusive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team
- An experienced and stable staff body, committed to our community
- Ongoing investment into your career development through appropriate CPD
- Smart working practices to help support work-life balance.
Applications are most welcome, although this position is not suitable for ECTs.
To find out more about us, please take a look around our school website, www.westhillschool.co.uk. Informal visits beforehand are welcome and should be arranged by contacting the school Reception Office on 0161-338-2193 or email: recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk.
Applications should be emailed to recruitment@westhillschool.co.uk. Please ensure that applications are clearly marked for the post you are applying for.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd April 2025, noon.
Interviews are to be held on the week commencing: 28th April 2025.
