Head of Geography
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8150ad00-2fa9-4007-af0c-38a6543da480 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Geography
MPS/UPS & TLR 2C
1.0FTE - Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Frome College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Head of Geography. We invite applications from dedicated, dynamic, and innovative Geography Faculty Leaders, as well as experienced and aspiring Subject Leaders seeking the next step in their careers. An ability to teach A Level is essential. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about guiding their team to excel in both student attainment and assessment, focusing on implementing and enhancing systems to elevate overall standards.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding Teacher.
• have the ability to teach A Level.
• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed.
• teach inspirational lessons consistently.
• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
• be proactive and promote positivity.
• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Head of Geography
MPS/UPS & TLR 2C
1.0FTE - Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Frome College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Head of Geography. We invite applications from dedicated, dynamic, and innovative Geography Faculty Leaders, as well as experienced and aspiring Subject Leaders seeking the next step in their careers. An ability to teach A Level is essential. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about guiding their team to excel in both student attainment and assessment, focusing on implementing and enhancing systems to elevate overall standards.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding Teacher.
• have the ability to teach A Level.
• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed.
• teach inspirational lessons consistently.
• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
• be proactive and promote positivity.
• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.