Teacher of Geography

TMET Board of Trustees; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join a thriving team at Rushey Mead Academy in Leicester. This full-time, fixed-term contract role offers a salary range of £32,916 – £51,047 per annum, emphasizing the importance of inspiring students and delivering a dynamic Geography curriculum. Applications are invited from qualified candidates including ECTs, looking to enhance their teaching career within a supportive environment. A commitment to safeguarding and furthering student development is essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for early career teachers

Qualifications

• Must have a qualified teacher status and a passion for teaching Geography.
• Experience or knowledge of producing innovative teaching resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to students in an engaging manner.
• Develop and implement creative lesson plans.
• Monitor and assess student progress and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Subject expertise in Geography

Strong communication skills

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

* Teacher of GeographyNEWFast Apply# Teacher of GeographyEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 12 MonthsSalary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,047 per annum)Posted: 29th January 2026Start Date: 24th August 2026Expires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 24th August 2026Job ID: 1532029Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: TEGE 26-27Start Date: 24th August 2026* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 12 Months* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1532029* Share :**Teacher of Geography – Full-time****One-year fixed term****Start Date: August 2026****Job ref: TEGE 26-27****Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,047 per annum)**We are looking to appoint subject experts and enthusiasts to our high achieving team who want to work in a school where:• geography is valued by students and families;• the academy’s results have been significantly above national averages for many years;• subject progress index scores are significantly above average across the humanities subjects• the geography curriculum is relevant, dynamic and inspires curiosity;• there is a strong academic ethos and high expectations of students;• behaviour management is centralised and teachers are enabled to flourish**We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment.**This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a high achieving and forward-thinking department within a highly successful school. You will be able to take advantage of their evidence led practice and learn from them to aid you contribute to a department which regularly achieves above the national average.**We look to improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can always do better.**Rushey Mead Academy is well placed to offer a comprehensive support package to ECTs from all routes into teaching, including PGCE, SCITT, Schools Direct and Teach First. Both new and established teachers will be supported and encouraged to develop their practice by engaging in the numerous opportunities to collaborate and share ideas with colleagues within our Professional Learning programme.Rushey Mead Academy is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) which is a growing partnership of primary and secondary schools situated in the East Midlands. The Trust draws its educational excellence from the established track record of the high-quality education provision of Rushey Mead Academy, the Trust's convertor academy.TMET provides its academies access to a world-class education network and staff with an employer providing high quality professional development. We are committed to ensuring each academy enables every pupil to achieve the very best. We believe that together we make a positive difference.Please see the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for more information.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check. This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.**How to apply:**If you are interested in this post, please complete the application form online.A letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate for the position should accompany your completed application form.Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:• Applicant Pack• Job Description• Application and Recruitment Process documentShould you have any queries regarding your application please contact us.**Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February, midday****Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026****Rushey Mead Academy is committed to:**• safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment• equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, prevention of discrimination in its many forms**NO AGENCIES OR CVs PLEASE**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### Rushey Mead AcademyPart of### The Mead Educational Trust