
Teacher of Geography
Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 August 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1- UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main responsibilities:
To undertake a designated programme of teaching across all key stages
To teach consistently high-quality lessons
To plan and deliver schemes of work and lessons that meet the requirements across KS3 – KS5
To be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in your subject.
To maintain appropriate records and to provide relevant accurate and up-to-date information for MIS, registers
To complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking of students
To set expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning & teaching
To prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role
To follow the school policies and procedures
To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support
To maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
To update professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
You will need:
Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification (QTS)
Commitment to own self development
Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 5
Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject area through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
Good discipline/classroom management
High levels of professional integrity
Have a commitment to high standards and expectations
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for a Teacher of Geography. This is an exciting opportunity to join Park House School and become an integral member of the Humanities team.
We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2023 and 2024. Whilst the nation's results plummeted back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has had two years of significant improvements and in 2024 attained their best results ever at both GCSE and A-Level. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at both GCSE and A-Level in West Berkshire. Progress 8 is again well above the national average this year at +0.6.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
What’s in it for you:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Further information about the job
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
Applying for the job
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About Park House School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 984 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Park House School website
- Email address
- office@parkhouseschool.org
Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.
We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.
At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.
Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
Arranging a visit to Park House School
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