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Holland Park School is a vibrant, diverse, and inspiring school boasting spectacular state‑of‑the‑art facilities in a stylish modern building and is situated in the heart of London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The school has around 1,300 students on roll including a 6th Form of around 200 and serves the local community in a truly comprehensive setting. Our classrooms are all fitted with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and the school also benefits from its own fitness suite and swimming pool which are accessible to staff outside regular school hours. We are highly aspirational for our students and the school achieves outcomes at GCSE and A Level that are consistently well above national averages. Our strong Learning Support department ensures that students with particular needs are well supported, and our broad timetabled curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra‑curricular clubs and activities which ensure that there will be something for everyone to get involved with. We aim to be truly inclusive in all that we do.

Holland Park is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Reporting to: Head of Geography

Role Overview

Holland Park School is seeking to appoint an ambitious, knowledgeable and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join our successful Humanities faculty from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school which has undergone significant transformation and is committed to delivering an exceptional education for all students. The successful candidate will teach Geography across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience and subject expertise. They will be passionate about their subject, committed to high academic standards, and able to deliver engaging lessons which inspire curiosity and a deep understanding of the world.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach Geography across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with Key Stage 5 teaching available depending on experience.
• Plan and deliver high‑quality lessons which support excellent progress and outcomes for all students.
• Create a positive and purposeful classroom culture built on high expectations and strong routines.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress in line with school policies and departmental expectations.
• Adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including disadvantaged students and students with SEND.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Geography curriculum and wider Humanities provision.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the school.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including enrichment opportunities, intervention and pastoral systems where appropriate.
• Uphold the values, policies and expectations of Holland Park School and United Learning.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be required to undertake the appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.