14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 January 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Geography

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, required for September 2026

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ

Tel: 023 9259 4325

Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Email: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs. Julie Summerfield

Teacher of Geography MPR/UPR Full time, required for September 2026

HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative Teachers of Geography who believe in teaching and learning through enjoyable, memorable lessons which inspire students to succeed. We believe that every student deserves the very best education and places them at the centre of the learning process.

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and enthusiastic department member who will contribute to the high standards of Geography teaching and believes Geography matters. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality lessons and achieving excellent results for the students. The department has excellent facilities for teaching Geography that includes a dedicated block of classrooms with excellent IT access. The successful candidate will be hard-working, well-qualified and will offer Geography to KS3 and KS4.

HTC is committed to providing the highest quality of learning for all students in every lesson. We have an Ofsted rating of outstanding and good (Ofsted November 2024). HTC is a ‘college where students’ academic achievements and their personal development is extremely strong, Ofsted commented on the personalised education and innovative curriculum, the calm atmosphere, and well-behaved students who are highly respectful and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff training, support and welfare were seen to be exceptional. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’.

This post would suit someone with a passion for this subject, either an experienced Geography Teacher or an ECT. We comprehensively support all new staff and have tailored programmes for ECTs, staff returning to the profession and those seeking a career change. The College is committed to professional development and will seek, where possible, to support staff in their ambitions to further themselves.

Informal enquiries and/or visits are welcomed and highly recommended, by contacting Katie Speller, Subject Leader for Geography, by e-mail at katie.speller@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Further details and teaching application forms are available on the College website. Please return completed application forms to vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon 13 February 2026

Applications will be processed upon receipt.

What the school offers its staff

Geography Department

Thank you for your enquiry regarding our vacancy for a full-time Teacher of Geography, from September 2026.

Horndean Technology College is looking for a dynamic and proactive teacher with energy and a passion for Geography to join the department at a very exciting time.

The successful candidate will be hard working, well-qualified and will offer the teaching of Geography to both KS3 and KS4. The ultimate goal for the department is for all students to succeed and achieve excellence by acquiring a sound knowledge base of both human and physical Geography in order to explore and learn about the interconnectedness of our world’s changing places, processes, people and cultural capital. We aim to develop students that have enquiring minds, are able to develop skills and are equipped as global citizens to face the world in which they live. The team provides quality teaching and are committed to using innovative and creative approaches which include using a range of teaching and learning strategies to raise the achievement of students.

Geography is currently taught by three specialists in either a full-time or part-time capacity. The department is based in a suite of specialist rooms, as well as having the use of an IT suite. Geography is taught in mixed ability groups in Years 7 and 8, with students able to opt for subjects in Year 9. Geography remains one of the highest option subjects in Year 9 and 10. We also offer an early entry route to our Year 9 students. Our KS3 curriculum ensures all students are given the opportunity to access a broad and balanced curriculum. At GCSE, students are sitting the AQA specification.

The Department seek ways to embed Global Awareness across the College through the curriculum and pastoral care. Currently, extra-curricular activities and support are focused on revision; however, we would like to extend our extra-curricular offer in the future.

Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme, designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the College’s ethos and practices.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About Horndean Technology College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1268 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02392590843

Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.

In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.

An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.

Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.

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