Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the thriving Geography department at Prior Park College, an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre overlooking beautiful Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

This role is offered on a maternity cover basis starting on 4 February 2024 to 4 November 2025 on a full-time basis with co-curricular involvement.

The successful candidate will teach Geography at KS3, GCSE and A-Level in an immensely supportive and friendly environment and, for interested candidates, there is also the opportunity to get involved with the pastoral, co-curricular and Games programmes.

Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme, with all students and staff supplied with powerful Windows 11 devices and seamless integration of lessons, teaching groups and activities via the Microsoft 365 platform. Classrooms are equipped with smart docks and large touch-displays, as well as traditional whiteboards so teachers can exploit the best of both worlds to deliver the most inspiring lessons for our students.

We operate a number of flexible working options, suitable for working parents and those looking for a career to suit their busy lifestyles, and ECTs can benefit from our well supported, recognised induction programme. We also partner with the University of Buckingham to offer PGCE qualifications on the job for exceptional candidates.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form also available form our website along with the job description:

https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies

For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835353 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date for applications midday Friday 13 September 2024.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.