Teacher of Geography

Job summary

Job Title: Teacher of Geography

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what’s possible at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of Daventry’s community. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our attitude of “Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big” inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits. Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve. As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders. Join us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], where you won’t just be part of a school, you’ll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

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Key responsibilities

• Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential
• Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes
• Select and prepare a range of resources that take into account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds
• Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Degree in subject specialism
• Effective classroom management

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Join a trust that is going places! At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

• Financial and Lifestyle: Strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Cycle to Work scheme.
• Professional Growth: Tailored INSET days, high-quality CPD, automatic TLR progression, structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), full TLR payments for part-time colleagues.
• Culture and Wellbeing: People-first culture, Wisdom app, free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

Application instructions

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. CVs will not be accepted. Apply via the external link: View advert on external website (opens in new tab).

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.