Teacher of Geography- Fixed term temporary for 1 year

Buxton Community School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main/Upper pay scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main/Upper pay scale

Teacher of Geography- Fixed term temporary for 1 year job summary

The Geography Department is a thriving area of the school and one where students feel confident and able to succeed. It consists of 3 specialists with a wealth of experience between them. Classes are taught by extremely competent and experienced geography teachers who are driven, motivated, organised and enthused. The subject attracts large numbers at GCSE and A Level and is a popular choice amongst the students with some continuing their studies to degree level.

We follow the Edexcel specification at both A Level and GCSE where we specifically follow specification A. The specification suits the needs of our students and outcomes are consistently strong with Geography being the best performing Ebacc subject in the school. The team are committed to their own continuing professional development and keep up to date with developments not only in the subject but also related disciplines. This means that we can deliver the best, evidence informed teaching and learning for each student and in turn, unlock their true potential. Staff participate regularly in exam board training and performance evaluation with several being experienced examiners.

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

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.

Applying for the job

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About Buxton Community School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Buxton Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/buxton-community-school-buxton

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