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Teacher of Geography - Full-time

The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-4101-54T
  • Posted:26/02/2026
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:12/03/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning Monday 16th March 2026

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We are seeking to appoint an imaginative, enthusiastic, and committed teacher of Geography to join our highly successful selective school for boys.  This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative and successful Geography department in a high achieving school, and a chance to work in a supportive environment where you can flourish.

This post is available from September 2026.  The post is suitable for an ECT, where you could expect a large amount of specialist support, but is equally suited to a more experienced colleague looking for a new challenge with high achieving and motivated students.

Further information and an application form are available by phone on: (01303) 252131, or from the school website: www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk, or from Mrs L. Tappenden at the school address.

Benenden Healthcare is provided for staff.

Applications will be considered in order of receipt. 

Closing date for applications – 12pm on Thursday 12th March 2026.

Interviews will take place - Week Beginning: Monday 16th March 2026.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Information about the school

The Harvey Grammar School is an outstanding selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.

With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.

Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.

The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.