Job Description
Teacher of Geography and Humanities
To start – January 2026
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Geography and Humanities to join and work within our thriving teaching team at Shebbear College. The role would suit either an early career or more experienced teacher with the ability to teach to teach Geography to A Level and GCSE as well as Humanities.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.
We are looking for a Geography and Humanities teacher who is able to enthuse pupils at both GCSE and A Level.
We are looking for a fantastic Geography and Humanities teacher who can;
• Be highly creative and organised, committed and passionate about teaching Geography and Humanities
• Collaborate with other members of staff within the faculty
• Develop confidence and skills within our pupils in a friendly, approachable and effective manner
• Have a strong understanding of the GCSE and A level examination criteria
• Arrange appropriate trips and visits
• Support pupils with their further and higher education ambitions when linked to Geography courses or careers
• Work with the Head of Marketing & Admissions to promote Geography inside and outside school and to identify potential scholarship candidates
• Work with the Head of Faculty on projects and events
You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.
BENEFITS OF SERVICE
• Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location
• A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time
• Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000879
Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs.
Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs
No agencies please.
Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.
The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.