Job Introduction
Teacher of Geography– Maternity Cover
Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range / suitable for both ECTs and experienced teacher
Start Date: January 2027 (earlier if available)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Teacher of Geography to join our vibrant and supportive Humanities department on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to make a real difference to students’ learning and progress, in a forward-thinking school. John Hanson Community School is a successful, over-subscribed 11-16 community school, rated Good by OFSTED.
Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential.” (Ofsted March 2024)
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, a passion for learning, and the ability to engage and enthuse our students to reach their academic and personal potential. In return, we offer a dynamic place in which to work, where the potential of all members of our school community is valued.
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school” (Ofsted March 2024)
The successful candidate will:
- Uphold safeguarding,behaviourand school policiesat all times
- Deliver high-qualityGeographylessons that inspire curiosity, criticalthinkingand academic success
- Plan, prepare and assess engaging schemes of work in line with the national curriculumand examination specificationsat Key stage 3 and 4
- Monitor and support student progress, providingtimelyand constructive feedback
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers and colleagues
- Embrace school life and nurture a sense of belonging to the school community.
We offer:
- A highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop;
- High quality, research- driven professional development;
- A highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;
- An enthusiastic and driven team of teachers, leaders and support staff;
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA),a Staff Well-Being Action Group (SWAGs)and Mental Health Leads; we are proud signatories of the DfE well-being Charter;
- Confidential support through various stages of colleagues’ life, including with pregnancy and maternity, menopause and with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI);
- An onsite gym with low-cost membership for staff.
If you are an ECT, we have a successful ECT induction programme and work closely with HISP teaching hub.
We welcome informal conversations with a member of our Senior Leadership Team and encourage you to come and visit our school to meet our staff and students. If you wish to do so, please email recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday 8th July 2026
Interviews will be held on: week beginning Monday 13th July 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.
Application forms and further details are available from our website https://www.jhanson.hants.sch.uk/Latest-Vacancies/ or email recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
