Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Geography Teacher to join St Hugh's as a Head of Geography. The successful candidate will be passionate about education and have the idea, drive, and enthusiasm to lead this department in the next phase of academic development at St Hugh's.
St Hugh's is a highly regarded coeducational day and boarding school with 350 pupils. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. In June 2025, the Headmaster and Governors announced that St Hugh's would be opening a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh's.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Geography department as Head of Geography.
* Report directly to the Deputy Head Academic.
* This is a part-time position (0.36 FTE), working across two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday).
* There will be an opportunity to increase hours as the Senior School launches, and the post may become full-time in due course.
* The advantage to teach other subjects including (but not exclusively) Business Studies to KS4 will be an advantage and support additional hours being offered.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Outstanding Geography teacher with a passion for education and the idea, drive, and enthusiasm to lead the department.
* Ability to contribute to the academic development of the school and collaborate with staff to achieve excellence.
* Flexible to teach other subjects to KS4 (e.g., Business Studies) to support additional hours as needed.
Benefits
* Competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression.
* Outstanding working environment on our estate with easy access to transport links.
* Part of a vibrant and supportive community.
* Free car parking, free meals, a discount on School fees, and use of sporting and gym facilities.
Application Process and Safeguarding
Please include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet the requirements, and details of two referees, one of whom should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
Important Dates
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Thursday 9 October 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 13 October 2025. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
Safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
Note: The post holder will report directly to the Deputy Head Academic as described above. This description reflects the current requirements and may be updated in line with the School’s needs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr