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Head of Geography (Mortimer Community College)

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 12/09/2025
• Advert End Date: 26/09/2025 12:00
• Salary: Mainscale/UPS + TLR2b
• Hours per week: 32.5
• Job Category: Schools - Teaching
• Vacancy ID: 285931
• Employment Location: Mortimer Community College
• Post Number: CS20625
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 26 Sep

Further Information

Head of Geography (Mortimer Community College) Mainscale/UPS + TLR2b

Required for January 2026 or earlier if possible

We wish to appoint an inspirational Head of Department with high aspirations, enthusiasm and a high level of commitment to raising students' achievements within our Geography Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative teacher who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students through their passion of teaching Geography, and by shaping and implementing their vision for the subject across the school.

Can you demonstrate:

• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• the ability to share and implement your vision for Geography;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?

If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:

• outstanding CPD in Quality of Education;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.

Mortimer Community College and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: For an Application form, please contact: recruitment@mortimer.school

Completed Application forms are to be returned by Noon Friday 26 September 2025.

Supporting documents

• Head of Geography (Mortimer Community College) JD - 12.09.25.docx (145.49 KB)
• Head of Geography (Mortimer Community College) PS - 12.09.25.docx (138.16 KB)
• How to apply.docx (814.92 KB)
• Application Form.docx (85.65 KB)

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• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• the ability to share and implement your vision for Geography;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?
  
  If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:
• outstanding CPD in Quality of Education;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Mortimer Community College and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.