Head of Geography

About the role

Commencing: April or September 2025

Haileybury is seeking to appoint a Head of Geography to lead a committed and professional team of teachers, and to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the Geography Department.

The Geography Department currently consists of six teachers. We have four classrooms, all equipped with ViewSonic Touchscreen Monitors, and a comprehensive supply of fieldwork equipment.

We currently offer a range of fieldwork opportunities to all our pupils, ranging from onsite explorations in our lovely and biodiverse grounds to field trips into London and further afield. We occasionally work with the Field Studies Council but are increasingly making use of the expertise that already exists in the Department for our field trips. 

Please see the attached candidate brief for more information.

About Haileybury

Haileybury is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. 

Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally and was judged “excellent in all areas” by ISI in October 2022. We are thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.

We are academically selective, and as such teachers are expected to support pupils to be intellectually curious, reflective and collaborative. Innovation in teaching and learning is at the heart of school development, and candidates should have a commitment to exploring a variety of teaching methods to motivate and inspire pupils.

Colleagues contribute fully to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School. The School has exceptional facilities supporting an extensive co-curricular offering and excellent pastoral care.

Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Full time members of the teaching staff are usually provided with school accommodation, situated either on or near the school site.

The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme.

Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission.  Teachers have access to the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our health and wellbeing centres. 

How to apply

To apply for the above position, please complete the attached application form in full, with reference to the enclosed candidate brief and return it to teacherrecruitment@haileybury.com by 28 October 2024 at 12 noon.

Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience.  Appointments will be made on merit.

Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.