Brighton College Prep Handcross - Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)

West Sussex
Brighton College Prep Handcross
Maternity

Summary

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Head of Geography to cover for maternity leave from September 2025.

Detail

Brighton College Prep Handcross a happy and vibrant day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13. We believe childhood is precious and want our pupils to enjoy this special time for as long as possible, within an environment that offers a wide range of stimulating opportunities for growth and development, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our school is purposeful, ambitious, forward-thinking and most importantly of all, it is kind. Set in 52 acres of idyllic countryside, we offer an exciting, bright and buzzing family school, where we are well known for our welcoming atmosphere, high academic standards, outstanding teaching and exceptional care for every child. We offer full, weekly and part-time boarding in our beautiful, home from home boarding house.

For more information on the role please read our candidate brochure on our website: www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk

A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Headmaster, Jonnie Besley, as soon as possible. Application forms are available on our website: or from hr@handxpark.com

The deadline for applications is 19 April 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will have an initial interview, possibly online, and those who are selected for the final stage will be invited to school for a panel interview and to complete a number of other tasks. Any enquiries and completed applications should be emailed to hr@handxpark.com

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038