Oathall is hiring: Teacher of Geography (Mainscale / UPS) in Sussex

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented Teacher of Geography to join our thriving Humanities Faculty at Oathall Community College. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, starting at the beginning of the Spring term (January 2026). The successful candidate will be able to teach Geography at Key Stage 3, with the flexibility to teach a small amount of Religious Education and Life Learning.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding ECT or an experienced practitioner to join a strong, successful, and supportive team within a high-performing and forward-thinking school.

About Oathall

Oathall is an ambitious, forward thinking and growing 11-16 community college with over 1300 students. The school is characterised by our high expectations and an absolute commitment to raising standards and achievement for all. We are committed to Continuing Professional Learning through a strong training programme and work closely with our local federation schools.

Geography Department

The Geography team consists of five specialist teachers and is part of a wider humanities faculty with a dedicated faculty assistant. The geography teachers follow an enquiry based approach to learning and the comprehensive schemes of work are continually reviewed to ensure the highest standards. Students make outstanding progress with 27% of students achieved 7+ at GCSE last year. Geography is a consistently popular option with over 150 students having chosen to study at GCSE next year.

Geography is part of the Humanities Faculty and are accommodated together in well-resourced subject specific classrooms. The faculty has a suite of Chromebooks for students to use and there is a dedicated humanities work area for staff.

Safeguarding

Oathall Community College and West Sussex 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Applications

Applications should be completed using a teacher application form along with our recruitment monitoring form (available on the college website) and letter of application (no more than two sides of A4).

Please submit your application documents by email to jobs@oathall.org or by post to Mrs Sara Atkin, ensuring they arrive no later than 9am on Thursday 16 October. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 October 2025.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.