Teacher of Geography (Willingdon Community School)

Hours of work: Full time Teacher's Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 10th December, 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9QX

Phone: 01323 485254

Email: recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk

Website: http://willingdonschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Geography. The appointed person will be joining a successful department and faculty within the school. This is a perfect career opportunity to join a high performing school with a commitment to career development which would be very suitable for an ambitious teacher at the start of their career as well as a more experienced candidate.

The successful candidate will be someone who is dedicated, enthusiastic and able to plan and deliver inspiring and exciting learning experiences for our KS3 and KS4 students. Our goal is to equip all our young people with the knowledge, tools and literary understanding to broaden their own horizons, encouraging them to question and explore the world for themselves.

The Geography department is a consistently well-performing department consisting of teachers with a vast array of experience. The department is highly cohesive and is an enjoyable, exciting place to work. Regardless of past levels of success, the striving for excellence never stops. All pupils currently follow a sequenced curriculum that creates a core foundation for academic theory, practical geographical applications and geographical writing in preparation for their GCSE years. Willingdon currently follows AQA Geography 8035 specification at GCSE level. The ability to drive excellent outcomes and provide purposeful, engaging GCSE lessons is essential for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and experienced faculty that is well resourced and housed in good accommodation with audio/visual facilities available, including Interactive White Boards in each classroom.

Our Vision Statement:

• We are Willingdon
• We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do.
• Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike.
• We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow.
• We are respectful, compassionate and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys.
• We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way.
• We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson.
• We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.
• This makes us Willingdon.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A clear purpose. We are here to develop personal excellence and help staff and students be the very best versions of themselves.
• Lots of opportunities to observe others and feedback. We don’t grade lessons and feedback is developmental.
• Regular opportunities for staff voice directly to the Headteacher.
• On appointment, a full induction day is arranged to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role.
• 50% off Benenden Health Care scheme. Opportunity to join Bupa Dental Plan which provides varying contributions to NHS and private dental services.
• Regular Mindfulness sessions to enhance your work-life balance.
• We offer Mental Health First Aid to all staff which is a two day qualification.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the County Council, this service is provided by ‘Care First’, they offer advice, information, emotional support and counselling.
• Annual Flu Vaccination is provided in the autumn term and paid for by the school.
• Access to the ESCC My Staff Shop which gives access to a wide range of tax efficient benefits and discounts from national and local businesses.
• The Love 2 shop membership card (linked to My Staff Shop) is a reloadable gift card which can be spent at a number of major retailers.
• Bike Scheme, this is a salary sacrifice scheme that produces a saving of up to 32% compared to buying a bike upfront.
• A free coffee machine is ready for you during break and lunch time.
• Invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff, and other gatherings to celebrate success.
• Local business discounts for Willingdon Community School staff.
• And more!

We believe that happy staff make happy children and therefore do our utmost to support our staff.

Willingdon Community School is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and will require satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.

Start Date: Immediate if possible, or April or September 2026.