Teacher of Geography
King Edward VII School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Geography, History
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - to 31 August 2027
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Geography
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Range 0.72 FTE (0.8 FTE ECT)
Temporary contract to 31 August 2027
Required to start September 2026
We have a vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced Teacher of Geography to join a successful department from September 2026.
The successful candidate will:
- be a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic Geography teacher
- have a passionate commitment to making Geography stimulating and relevant for all
- be familiar with Key Stages 3 and 4
- potentially have the ability to teach A-Level
- be a skilled ICT/GIS practitioner
- be willing to teach Key Stage 3 History
- be willing to contribute to the wider life of the School
- have the calibre and ambition to develop his or her career in and beyond this post
Geography plays a prominent part in the life of the School and the department consists of five specialist teachers with dedicated administration support.You would be joining an excellent department and as part of this team you will have the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range up to and including A level. There are fieldwork opportunities for students and residentials have taken place at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Additionally, Geography is also taught as a discrete subject at Key Stage 3. This is the ideal post for a candidate who wishes to develop their skills and broaden their experience within a supportive environment which will allow them to excel.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety, this can be found here.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS.
Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to the disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the ministry of justice website or see here.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment in confirmed.
Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be accepted.
CVs will not be considered
For further details please contact Mr T Hall – HR & Cover Manager at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk or visit www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/recruitment
Closing date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 – 12 noon
Interviews: Tuesday 14 April 2026
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VII School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1706 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VII School website
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 229 6560
Local authority maintained secondary School
Arranging a visit to King Edward VII School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk.
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