Teacher of Geography - Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Christchurchandeastdorset; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join the Humanities department in Shaftesbury. The role is full-time and permanent, aimed at inspiring students and delivering engaging lessons across Key Stage 4 and 5. The successful candidate will contribute to educational trips and activities, fostering a collaborative and high-expectation teaching environment.

Benefits

Staff gym

Mental health support

Daily refreshments

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and inspiring with a passion for Geography.
• Experience in delivering lessons across Key Stage 4 and 5.
• Ability to motivate and organize students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to students.
• Contribute to trips and enrichment activities.
• Make substantial contributions to the school community.

Skills

Passion for teaching Geography

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Engaging lesson delivery

High expectations

Job description

Teacher of Geography – Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Salary: Main Teachers’ Pay Scales: M1 – M6
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join our dedicated Humanities department. Applications are welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on students’ understanding of the world around them.

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Has a passion for teaching Geography and inspiring students.
• Can deliver high-quality, engaging, thought-provoking lessons across Key Stage 4 and 5 that spark curiosity about people, places, and environments.
• Contributes to trips, enrichment activities, and the wider school community.
• Has excellent communication skills, and can contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking department.
• Can build relationships quickly.
• Believes every student can succeed and works hard to make it happen.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and high expectations.

We are looking for someone with high expectations who is able to motivate and organise. We seek someone who will go the extra mile and can make a substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond. In return, you will join a school and a trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. You will join a school that has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. The school has an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting and these are fully staffed. Shaftesbury is a thriving 6th Form with fantastic facilities including a staff gym, an industrial hospitality facility for our Catering courses, five ICT suites, a 6th Form and Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, daily staff refreshments, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.

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