Christ College, Brecon
Brecon
Full-time
8th October 2025
HMC co-educational boarding and day school
for boys and girls from 4-18
situated in the market town of Brecon
within the surroundings of Bannau Brycheiniog
 (Brecon Beacons National Park)

Appointment of

GEOGRAPHY TEACHER

Starting January 2026

HMC Co-educational  boarding  and day  school
For boys  and girls from 4  -18
Situated  in the market  town  of Brecon  within Bannau  Brycheiniog  (Brecon  Beacons  National
Park)

Situated within the peaceful surroundings of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National
Park), Christ College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school hosting nearly
400 pupils aged 4-18. Founded  in 1541 by King Henry VIII, the school motto, “They achieve
because they believe they can,” remains as relevant today as ever. The school believes that its
purpose is to prepare pupils for life beyond school and their ethos incorporates so much more
than just academic excellence, as important as this is.

The second curriculum, which complements the academic curriculum and strong pastoral
care, includes music, creative and performing arts and an excellent sports and outdoor
adventure provision making full use of their location.

Within the school’s 40 acres, facilities include a new Astroturf pitch, multi-use games area,
indoor sports hall and swimming pool. Christ College has two senior boys’ boarding houses,
and two senior girls’ boarding houses. The Middle Hub is a day hub for pupils in Year 9 to 11,
the Senior Hub is a day hub for pupils in the Sixth Form.  Each senior boarding house is run by
a Houseparent; the Middle Hub by a Hub Leader who oversees every aspect of a pupil’s
wellbeing and academic progress.

The prep school is located in the heart of Christ College’s campus and offers a purpose-built
self-contained space. Pupils aged 4-11 are taught primarily in their own classrooms in St
Nicholas House, while pupils aged 11-13 have lessons throughout  the school and have their
own boarding facilities in Alway house for those who full, weekly or flexi board. Friday night
club is popular with pupils in Year 7 and 8 who enjoy movie nights, baking and cartoon
illustrating.

Christ College is a very special place and a typically warm Christ College welcome awaits.

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GEOGRAPHY TEACHER

STARTING JANUARY 2026

A qualified  experienced  and inspiring  teacher  required  to teach  Geography to  GCSE & A Level.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual.

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO
Subject Leader/Head of Faculty

Job Purpose:
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with
the School’s policies and ethos under the direction of the Head
Teach students based on national curriculum guidelines within Geography at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A
Level

Key Performance Areas:
To maintain the high performance of pupils in Geography at GCSE & A Level, and to maintain
standards and a vision for future development of the subject.

Specific Responsibilities of the post

•  Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, including those identified with an ALN

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profile, through the differentiation of tasks as appropriate
Lead and manage any additional support within the classroom ensuring the appropriate
deployment of colleagues within the room

•  Plan for, organise and maintain a stimulating classroom learning environment appropriate
to the needs, age and level of development of the pupils, which facilitates learning and
academic enthusiasm for your subject(s)

•  Promote the agreed school ethos, attitudes and values in all aspects of work with pupils,

colleagues, support staff, parents/carers and visitors

•  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum relevant ALN issues through INSET,

wider professional development and collaboration with the ALNCo

•  Support the leadership of your subject as directed by your Subject Lead and/or Head of

Faculty

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•  Assist in the preparation of a subject development plan for the area in consultation with

departmental colleagues & your Head of Faculty.

•  Work with colleagues to identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and

sequences appropriate to the subject matter and pupils being taught

•  Assist in monitoring and evaluating planning, quality of teaching and pupil progression in

your curriculum area

•  Participate in and support the performance management policy

Assessment, recording and reporting

•  To complete Grade Reviews according to the School assessment policy across the

academic year as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic).

•  Engage in and maintain a dialogue with parents/carers, therapists and other professionals

about teaching and learning and progress of pupils in your allocated classes

•  Assess pupil achievement through both formative and summative assessment and use this
data to plan for future learning.  Measure progress and accomplishments of students
towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress and subject
reports as required

•  To set and mark examinations/tests/coursework as required by the Subject Leader.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All teachers have additional pastoral, sporting and/or extracurricular responsibilities.

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, together with a covering letter and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two referees. For convenience e-mail
communication may be used.

Applicants are invited to contact the Head/Deputy Head via becky.drysdale@christcollegebrecon.com
or calling 01874  615466  should you wish to discuss further details of the post.   The school reserves
the right to invite candidates to visit the school before the interview dates.

A Disclosure & Barring Service enhanced check will be required of the successful candidate, and it
should be noted that Criminal Records disclosed may not be a bar to obtaining a position at Christ
College, Brecon depending on the nature of the conviction.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Mr G D Pearson B.Eng, Head,
Christ College, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AF
Tel: 01874 615440
Fax: 01874 625174
email: recruitment@christcollegebrecon.com

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