Head of Geography

Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is one of the leading co-educational boarding Schools in the north of England. Set in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park and within easy reach of UNESCO World Heritage site the English Lake District, the School also benefits from fast motorway and rail access to the rest of the UK. The Senior School are seeking to recruit a Head of Geography to lead a well-established and high-performing department in the school. Geography at Sedbergh is a thriving subject, which annually maintains high levels of uptake at both GCSE and A-level. The value-added scores are also amongst the highest in the school and pupils regularly opt to follow a geographical related pathway at university. Due to the current Head of Geography securing an external promotion, we are now seeking to recruit an exceptional candidate to continue to grow and develop this popular and well-established subject. Geography Department The Geography department consists of 5 full-time members of staff, including the Head of Geology. There are four sets at GCSE and two at A-level. At GCSE pupils follow the Edexcel iGCSE specification, and at A-level they follow the CIE specification. Technology is integrated into the delivery of all lessons, with well-equipped classrooms and schemes of work that incorporate the development of GIS from Year 9 onwards. Fieldwork utilizes the breathtaking natural environment that surrounds the school and the local area and is designed to encourage the pupils understanding and appreciation of the way in which geography shapes and influences the world around them. Further information on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. Early application is advised as an appointment will be made upon finding a suitable candidate.