ECT Teacher of Geography

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to embrace ongoing professional development opportunities.

• A contagious passion for Geography and a desire to ignite curiosity in young minds.

• Strong Geography knowledge and a knack for explaining complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

• Work-Life Balance Matters: The Watergrove Trust champions a healthy work environment. You’ll be encouraged to take advantage of resources and support systems that promote a sustainable teaching career

• Bespoke Training and Development: We prioritise your success with two fully-paid weeks of induction training during the summer! This tailored programme focuses on classroom leadership and responsive teaching strategies, ensuring you feel prepared and empowered for the upcoming year.

• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Our dedicated ECT programme offers ongoing guidance and professional development to nurture your confidence and wellbeing, facilitated by a team of experienced mentors.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ECT Teacher of Geography - Wardle Academy JD & PS.docx.pdf - 309 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wardle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wardle Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@watergrovetrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy (opens in new tab)

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to Wardle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@watergrovetrust.co.uk.

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