Teacher of Geography School & Sports College

Teacher of Geography - Shaftesbury School & Sports College

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Salary:
Main Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 - M6

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for 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 for a passionate educator to make a real impact on students’ understanding of the world around them.

• Has a passion for teaching Geography and inspiring students.
• Can deliver high-quality, engaging, thought-provoking lessons across all Key Stage 4 and 5 that spark curiosity about people, places, and environments.
• Contribute to trips, enrichment activities, and the wider school community.
• Has excellent communication skills, and can contribute to a collaborative and 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 can motivate and organise, going the extra mile and making a substantial sustained contribution to the school team and beyond. In return, you will join a school and a trust full of activity, opportunity and optimism. Shaftesbury offers a centralised behaviour management system, supports staff workload, and includes an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting.

The school has a thriving 6th Form and 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, staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well‑being charter and staff counselling.

To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, please review the school's website.