Teacher of Geography
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR2b £5,835 available for Head of Year position for suitable candidates
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Geography and inspiring young minds? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join our vibrant, experienced and forward-thinking Humanities team. Geography is part of the humanities department, a close-knit team who regularly share ideas and resources with one another.
The geography department is fully resourced with schemes of learning, lesson power points, as well as fieldwork equipment. As a supportive department we welcome applications from ECT’s or more experienced professionals. The ability to teach Geography across all three key stages. Geography would be advantageous as it is an extremely popular subject at both KS4 and KS5.
We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers for a July 2025 start, as well as experienced teaching staff. ECTs benefit from a fully supported programme, including regular subject-specific mentoring and comprehensive school-wide training.
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025 at 9am
Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
What the school offers its staff
We value our staff, and we are very aware that the positive contribution of all staff is a significant factor in the success and long-term sustainability of our Academy. Without the energy, drive and enthusiasm of our staff, the Academy would not be in the successful place it is today or as prepared to face new challenges in the future. We are committed to developing well-being initiatives to support all of our staff and are able to offer:
- We are a Carnegie gold standard accredited organisation for mental health for both students and staff
- A dedicated staff Wellbeing Committee
- Refer a Friend payment scheme, plus a welcome bonus for your friend
- A £1,000 welcome bonus to employees employed on a permanent contract. Terms and Conditions apply
- Access to trained staff Mental Health First Aiders
- A developmental and supportive culture for continued professional development. The academy strives to deliver personalised pathways and opportunities in order to enhance the growth and development of all staff members.
- A stunning rural location.
- HR Services on site.
- Eye Tests. Reimbursement on eye tests
- Free annual Flu Vaccinations for all staff.
- Access to 24/7 telephone counselling service for staff and their immediate family via Health Assured
- Free access to our Fitness Suite.
- Pension Schemes. GMAT offers a defined benefit pension scheme which is supported by academy contributions as well as those of the employee. GMAT has two pension schemes, the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Healthy Eating. Our in-house catering firm Innovate offer a healthy range of food at both break and lunch-time. Staff are entitled to a free lunch if undertaking an evening duty.
- Free and secure Car Parking on site.
- PTA. We have a very active PTA group that all staff can get involved in if they wish.
- Employee Benefits Scheme
- Car Scheme
- Private Health Care Options
- Discounts & Cashback Schemes
- And much more!
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
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