Teacher of Geography / Travel & Tourism - Tanbridge House School

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chichester seeks individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient. We are looking for committed professionals determined to make a difference in students' lives. As part of the team, you will collaborate with dedicated staff in an outstanding environment focused on Care, Kindness, and Achievement.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Resilient

Determined to make a difference

Ambitious

Reflective practitioner

Job description

Overview

Tanbridge House School is an inspiring place to work, where students and staff share the same goals and strive to be exceptional every day through our core values of Care, Kindness and Achievement. We teach to the top to ensure that students are challenged in all lessons. The quality of teaching, learning and pastoral care was formally recognised during an Ofsted inspection in June 2024, when we received the grading of Outstanding. In August 2025 our Geography results were strong, with 71% of our students gaining 4+ and 31% achieving 7+, and progress data suggests that students have achieved a whole grade higher on average than pupils with similar prior attainment at other schools nationally. Travel and Tourism results were also highly impressive in August 2025, with 60% of pupils achieving a Distinction Merit, and pupils achieving on average 1.2 grades higher than students at other schools nationally.

Tanbridge House School Progress 8 scores have consistently been outstanding at 0.50+ or better, including August 2023 where the Progress 8 score was +0.78.

What You Need to Succeed

• Enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient
• Determined to "make a difference" in young people's lives
• Ambitious for students and for themselves
• A reflective practitioner, always striving to be the 'best they can be'

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Tanbridge House School 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.

How to Apply

Please see the school website www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk for an application form. Please contact Mrs Duneclift at the below email address or on extension 279 if you have any queries. Note that CVs are not acceptable. Complete the application form and outline your motivations for applying and the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete, please return this to the School.

Please note: do not select the "Apply online" button as the School processes applications directly rather than through this site. Available documents may be provided on the school site; for any questions regarding the role or the application please email or call 01403 263628.

"What You Need to Succeed" and other job details are provided to help you prepare your application, including reference to the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.