Teacher of Geography
Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DTThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 10am
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- ECT/MPS
Teacher of Geography job summary
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
JOB TITLE: Teacher of Geography with possibility of Pastoral Head of Year TLR
BASED AT: Castle Newnham (Polhill Avenue)
SALARY/GRADE: ECT/MPS
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Geography
The formative years of BEST have been a real success story – and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too. The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest trusts in the county. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study, and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values.
We are seeking a Teacher of Geography to ensure that the standards of teaching and learning in the secondary Geography department are high by being at the cutting edge of development in the subject, modelling and sharing good practice. To develop the school as a centre for excellence for Geography. To be a form tutor for an identified group of pupils with responsibility for their pastoral care and well-being.There is also a possibility of Pastoral Head of Year TLR
As well as a supportive team and strong professional development, Castle Newnham offers:
well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn;
a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;
a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;
great opportunities to make your mark and to be part of something exciting and unique
Applicants must be willing to undertake a DBS clearance and the Academy must receive two satisfactory references before the successful candidate can commence employment.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th May 2025, 10.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 21st May 2025 (or sooner for a suitable candidate)
START DATE: September 2025
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. THE TRUST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A SUITABLE CANDIDATE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE
Applications may be made online via the MyNewTerm website, if you would prefer a Word Application Form, one may be obtained by directly emailing Castle Newnham via the contact details provided below.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.
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.
About Castle Newnham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 750 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castle Newnham School website
School location
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