Teacher of Geology

Part-time (ideally 0.2-0.4 FTE) Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Geology to join this excellent department from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Geology Department offers all students the chance to study Geology in Year 9, at GCSE and A Level. The ideal candidate will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge. The Geology department prides itself on its ability to motivate the students, using a wide range of practical methods to encourage learning. Lessons are delivered using a variety of resources including regular lab experiments. Fieldwork is an essential component of Geology. Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams. You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves. Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Closing date: 09:00 on Wednesday 19 March 2025 Interviews will take place w/c 24 March 2025 Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839

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  We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Geology to join this excellent department from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Geology Department offers all students the chance to study Geology in Year 9, at GCSE and A Level.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge. The Geology department prides itself on its ability to motivate the students, using a wide range of practical methods to encourage learning. Lessons are delivered using a variety of resources including regular lab experiments. Fieldwork is an essential component of Geology. Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams. You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves.

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.