13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Geography, Humanities

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - ASAP - 31 December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status.

Relevant degree or equivalent level

Ability to teach other subjects within humanities

Evidence of continuing professional development

An outstanding classroom practitioner

Awareness and or involvement with ITT/appropriate CPD

Able to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and act appropriately

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent communicator – sensitive & effective

An ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors and colleagues

Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students

The knowledge and vision to put strategies into practice to meet current and future challenges

Outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient and effective operation

Confidence and experience in the use of ICT for learning, teaching and admin

Excellent logistic and organisational skills



What the school offers its staff

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

  • Professional development and career progression
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym Discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Five Acres High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

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

Five Acres recruitment template - Geography Teacher - Jan 26.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)
GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Five Acres High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
808 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Five Acres High School website
Email address
dpearse@5acreshighschool.co.uk
Phone number
01594 738405
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Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.

The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Five Acres High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dpearse@5acreshighschool.co.uk.

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