18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    23 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Humanities

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR / UPR + TLR2a

Additional allowances

TLR2a

Teacher of Geography and Second in Humanities job summary

Castle Manor Academy

 Teacher of Geography and Second in Humanities

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (Part time and flexi working considered)

Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR2a

Start Date: 01.09.2026

We are looking for an exceptional teacher of Geography to join our team as Second in Humanities. 

We are passionate about teaching and learning in our school and expect you to be too, as you contribute to growing and developing teaching and learning and curriculum in the Humanities area The Humanities Team is supportive and are committed to excellence. We are part of an excellent community of History and Geography Teams across our Trust, and work collaboratively. You would be providing expertise particularly in Geography but would work with the Humanities Team Leader on teaching and learning and curriculum, giving plenty of opportunities for leadership development. We are flexible and could support full time or part time colleagues or flexible working The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and enthusiastic with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes, have an incisive understanding of teaching and learning and the ability to reflect and challenge. 

This is an ideal first leadership post for a candidate with experience. Professional development opportunities are plentiful and we are working hard to be innovative around workload- we want you to have a balanced life and enjoy working with our children! We have really strong supportive policies on feedback, reporting and behaviour for learning that allow you and your team time to plan and teach excellent lessons. We have a strong set of values and we care. Teaching and Learning is at the heart of all we do and permeates our culture. Castle Manor Academy has a strong culture and a big heart. We are part of the Unity Schools Partnership with other secondary, primary and Special Free Schools and have a strong history of effective staff development and training. We are excited to be part of the Unity Code approaches to teaching and learning as it grows and develops across our trust. We are located 20 miles from Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. 

To arrange a visit or conversation with Vanessa Whitcombe, Headteacher, please email VWhitcombe@castlemanor.org.uk  

Closing Date: 9:00am, 23.03.2026.

Interviews: TBC.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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About Castle Manor Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
757 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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School website
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