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Location: Mount House School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salary: <\/strong> \u00a329,890 – \u00a334,834 per annum (0.8 FTE), dependent on experience and qualifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hours: 32 Hours per Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing date:<\/strong> 10am, Wednesday 9th September<\/p>\n

Interviews:<\/strong> Week commencing Monday 14th September<\/p>\n

About Mount House School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mount House School is a small, nurturing co\u2011educational day school in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, every child is known, cherished and challenged, enabling them to flourish across academic and co-curricular life.<\/p>\n

Set within a beautiful Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, the school offers a unique blend of countryside calm and easy access to London's cultural opportunities. Education has been the heart of this setting since 1940, and since becoming fully co\u2011educational in 2022, Mount House has continued to develop as a community that values individuality, creativity and academic ambition.<\/p>\n

The school emphasizes exceptional pastoral care and a "small is beautiful" ethos, where relationships are strong, support is personalized, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision – Be You. Belong. Become.<\/em> Is underpinned by the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration and growth.<\/p>\n

About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join our vibrant and ambitious school community as a Teacher of Geography (or Subject Leader of Geography) and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people. You will inspire students to develop a deep understanding of the world around them, fostering curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. Through engaging and challenging lessons up to A Level, you will support pupils of all abilities to achieve their potential, build confidence and develop the knowledge and skills they need for future success.<\/p>\n

Working within our successful Humanities Faculty, you will help create a stimulating learning environment where students are encouraged to think independently, embrace challenge and achieve academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, enriching students' experiences through co-curricular activities and helping them grow into confident, compassionate and well-rounded individuals. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, this is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n