Thornton College - Head of Geography

Buckinghamshire
Thornton College
Full-time

Summary

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland and iour most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas.

Detail

For September 2024 Thornton College are looking to appoint a Head of Geography to lead our Geography department and to teach across the ability range at KS3, 4 and 5.

Thornton College is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust, educating young people in 29 countries across the world. There is an ambitious school development plan in place and our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.

The ideal candidate will not just be enthusiastic, but deeply passionate about the teaching and learning of Geography, with the vision, commitment and determination to continue raising standards for all our students.

She/he will inspire and challenge our young people to enable them to develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their potential as individuals, both during their time at Thornton and in the future.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd May 2024

Interviews: w/c 6th May 2024

We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process.

Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.

To apply, please complete the Thornton College application form and return it for the attention of the Head Teacher to trobinson@thorntoncollege.com or post to the Thornton College address.

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.

Email: trobinson@thorntoncollege.com