Teacher of Geography

Carterton Community College, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPR/UPR

Teacher of Geography job summary

Carterton Community College is entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership. With a clear and ambitious vision for the future, the school is on a journey of renewal and growth, placing high-quality teaching, an enriching curriculum and strong relationships at the heart of everything we do.
As part of this journey, we are redesigning our curriculum to ensure that every student benefits from engaging, meaningful and enriching learning experiences that develop creativity, confidence and cultural capital. Geography plays a vital role in this vision.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Geography who believes passionately in the power of the performing arts to transform young people’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative practitioner to shape drama within the school and to lead engaging productions, performances and showcase events that celebrate student talent and ambition.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality Geography teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 and 5.
• Passion and dedication in delivering high standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing redesign and development of an enriching Geography curriculum.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities and clubs.
  

We Are Looking For a Teacher Who:

• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage young people through Geography.
• Has strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to curriculum innovation and whole-school improvement.
• Enjoys building positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Is eager to be involved in the wider life of the school community.
  

Applications are welcomed from ECTs and experienced teachers. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a subject and contribute to a school on an upward and ambitious journey.

In Return, We Offer:

• A supportive school under new leadership, with a clear vision and high aspirations.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A well-resourced Geography department.
• Engaged, friendly students who enjoy learning and rising to challenges.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school.

For further information, please email recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk. Application form must be submitted via MyNewTerm.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Carterton Community College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 743 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carterton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carterton-community-college

Carterton Community College is a rural college, with a real sense of community, bordering the Cotswolds and within easy commuting distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.

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