Overview
Hylands School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join our small, values-driven community. We are proud to be one of the most improved schools nationally, underpinned by our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. Ofsted (July 2025) noted a calm and purposeful culture where pupils are responsible, respectful and resilient.
If you are an ambitious teacher, we offer an opportunity to develop your career where staff are highly positive about working here. They are well supported with their wellbeing and workload. Applications from ECTs are welcome.
Salary: MPS; Location: Hylands School; Start date: Monday, 5 January 2026; Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Application close: 13/10/2025 4pm. Interviews: To be advised.
Role and Department
Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful, enthusiastic, and talented Humanities faculty as a Geography Teacher.
Responsibilities
The role involves teaching Geography and contributing to the development of the Humanities faculty and the school’s curriculum. You will participate in school-wide initiatives, and align with the TKAT Trust’s focus on improving life chances for pupils and supporting staff wellbeing and workload.
What we offer
* A strong wellbeing package
* Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the TKAT Trust
* Clear career progression routes
* Flexible working opportunities where possible
* Support for your wellbeing at work
* Rewards of improving pupil life chances
Working for TKAT
As an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
* Opportunities for professional development, including potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy
* Flexible working where possible
* Support for wellbeing and work–life balance
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check.
Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity by welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, and growing better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to the interview
If you are selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require adjustments to participate as your authentic self. We are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and the workplace.
Visits and contact
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or have an informal discussion with Mr Chris White, Headteacher, please contact 01245 266766. Closing date for applications: Monday 13 October 2025 at 5:00 pm. Interview date to be advised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not heard within 10 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
Information about the School
Hylands School is a happy and friendly school with a productive and supportive atmosphere for students and staff. We aim to stretch and challenge all students and to ensure staff feel professionally supported. Our curriculum is broad and balanced across year groups to meet student needs. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements and appropriate checks.
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Other Geography roles (example postings)
Teacher of Geography (Temporary appointment) – Colchester County High School For Girls, Colchester. Closing: 30/09/2025 Midnight.
Teacher of Geography – The King Edmund School, Rochford. Closing: 07/10/2025 Midday.
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