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Full-time Head of Geography (Maternity Cover) for September 2025

Overview of Role

 

Harrogate Ladies’ College was founded 126 years ago and is an independent school with a Church of England foundation offering day, boarding and weekly boarding. The School is a member of the Girls’ School Association teaching boys and girls aged 2-11 and girls 11 -18 years. We are delighted that in 2024, independent ISI inspectors confirmed that we met all standards across all areas from 2 to 18 years.

We are looking for an inspiring leader to cover the running of our Geography department and be part of our Heads of Department team during a maternity leave. In addition to an excellent degree/relevant qualifications and strong record as a classroom practitioner, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically, organise other people, communicate needs and plans to the Senior Leadership Team and motivate others. Strong administrative skills will be essential. High standards are expected of staff as well as pupils and we all strive to ‘be the best that we can be’.

If you are a passionate about Geography and would like the opportunity to teach in a leading independent school, please contact our HR Department using the details below.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

 

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk.

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You can also post your application to :

Liz Pugh, HR Manager
HR Department
Harrogate Ladies’ College
Clarence Drive
Harrogate
HG1 2QG

Closing date: 12.00 noon, Thursday 1st May 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Staff Privacy notice 

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Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Please note that the successful recruit may not start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed. The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.