* Teaching Geography from Year 5 up to and including Year 8
* Fixed Term Contract until 4th May
* Start date: 23rd March 2026
* Closing date for applications: Friday 27th February 2026 (early applications welcomed)
* We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
* Interviews to be held: Week commencing 9th March 2026
The Appointment
This appointment is a superb opportunity for a dynamic and well-qualified teacher of Geography to lead a strong, well- resourced department. Culford School is academically selective within a deliberately broad framework. Top performing pupils work towards scholarships and exhibitions while we also provide full support to those with mild to moderate Specific Learning Difficulties.
We are looking for a strong team player who can demonstrate an expertise in their subject, teaching Geography from Year 5 up to and including 13+ scholarship level. Geography in Years 3 and 4 is taught as part of the Humanities curriculum.
We also expect the successful candidate to contribute fully to the life of a busy boarding school. Our best lessons often take place outside the classroom and the working day: perhaps a chance conversation about shared interests or reading; or shared experiences on trips and visits. All staff support the boarders through activities and supervision and a few staff are residents either on site or in the house. Many colleagues contribute to the school’s sporting programme.
The position would suit an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-qualified teacher who is imaginative and forward thinking and may see this as an exciting opportunity for further career development.
The Role
* Reflect on planning and define policies within the department and plan strategies to promote effective, lively teaching to pupils throughout the whole ability range
* Liaise with the Deputy Head and where appropriate, with individual teachers and parents
* Ensure an efficient and effective mean of monitoring pupil performance
* Co-operate and liaise with teachers in the Senior School, the Pre-Preparatory School and other educational establishments as appropriate
* Ensure the implementation of those elements of school policies which relate to the work in the department
* Offer activities as part of the extra-curricular programme
* Support the school’s Extended Day programme and weekend boarding duties
* Be passionate about Geography and try to actively promote pleasurable and successful learning for all pupils so that each pupil is positively encouraged to develop his/her potential to the full
* Lead by example in terms of planning, marking and creativity
* Act as ambassador and professional advocate for the School, with strong personal credibility and the capacity to build relationships
Curriculum:
* Take into consideration the provision for more able and less able pupils in liaison with the Head of Learning Development
* Prepare pupils for 11+ and 13+ scholarships as required
* Keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching within the subject area and with curricular issues and debate, including being aware of issues raised at Area 9 Training Board and IAPS meetings
Administration:
* Organise the setting, production and marking of internal examinations, external entrance examinations where appropriate, in accordance with school policy
* Attend educational visits/visiting speakers where appropriate
* Analyse and evaluate pupil data to effectively monitor and track pupil's progress, as well as using data to inform future planning
* Be fully committed to high standards of assessment and tracking
The Person
Our new temporary Teacher of Geography will be a highly motivated teacher who can secure the full engagement of pupils and contribute positively to the department. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, knowledge and personal qualities:
Qualifications and Experience
* A good degree and teaching qualification with evidence of professional development
* Experience of teaching Spanish to pupils in Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3
Skills and Knowledge
* A professional and motivational approach with a clear understanding of what excellence looks like, ensuring high standards across the department
* A commitment to, and knowledge of, the safeguarding of children
* A confident and responsive communicator to command the interest and imagination of pupils
* A demonstrable enthusiasm for co-curricular opportunities including sports and the creative arts which are central to life at Culford
* Knowledge of current educational issues, covering both academic and welfare matters including and up-to- date knowledge of current legislative issues and guidance in relation to working with young children
* The ability to prioritise and have excellent time management and IT capabilities
* The confidence and ability to teach live online lessons, for example via Google Meets, as required
Personal
* Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of a boarding school
* A good listener, receptive to new ideas
* Excellent communication skills
* A strong commitment to the education and development of all pupils, understanding their age appropriate needs and concerns and having natural empathy with them
* Hard working, driven and determined
* Resilient with a good sense of humour
* A desire to work within organisational procedures, processes and meet the required standards for the role
* A high level of flexibility with a ‘can do’ attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices
* The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).
We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.
Safeguarding
Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo a child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Flexibility and Variation:
This outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews s to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the post holder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the following consultation.
All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form.
As an equal opportunities employer, Culford School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School.
Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer’s mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils’ individual welfare are minimised.
Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment.
Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
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