Teacher of Geography KS5 OR KS3 & KS4
Wootton Academy Trust, Bedford, MK43 9HT13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Geography KS5 OR KS3 & KS4 job summary
We are seeking an inspirational teacher committed to high academic standards who can communicate to young people an enthusiasm for Geography.
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Geography teacher to join a dynamic and supportive department. The post is permanent, full-time or part time and would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. The successful candidate would be expected to have a passion for learning and teaching, together with the skills to inspire and motivate our students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Geography teacher to join our school, teaching either Key Stage 3 and 4 OR Key Stage 5. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to engage students with the world around them, develop their geographical knowledge and skills, and inspire a lifelong interest in the subject. We welcome applications from dedicated teachers who are committed to delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
The Geography team is known for its commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care. The curriculum has been carefully, informed by the science of learning so that students have the best chance of mastering and savouring what is covered. Lessons are designed to be rigorous and thought-provoking, helping students develop an academic and intellectual framework to better understand the role and impact of geography on society and culture.
Our Geography colleagues work closely with other humanities staff to share best practice and support one another to ensure students experience a coherent curriculum packed full of powerful knowledge and the best that has been thought and said.
If you believe in the life changing potential of a great Geography curriculum and want to work somewhere disruption-free, where the subject is valued, teachers can teach, and students are keen to learn, then Wootton Academy could be the place for you. We become a full secondary school this year and need more teachers who love the subject to join the team. Whether you are at an early stage in your career or further along and looking for a fresh challenge, teaching at Wootton provides a great opportunity to use your expertise and passion to make a difference to the next generation of geographers!
Applicants must possess graduate subject knowledge and have high expectations. The ability to teach up to Year 11 GCSE or teach at Key stage 5, would be desirable.
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October. Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form via My New Term- we cannot accept CVs. When applying, please complete all sections of the application form and ensure that you do not leave any gaps in your qualification/work history and that you give details of any periods not accounted for by full time employment, education or training. Forms with missing sections and/or gaps may not be considered.
Our vacancies are advertised on the MyNewTerm platform. To apply for these please click the vacancies button, or scroll down further to see our live jobs.
Wootton Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Wootton Academy Trust is committed to diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Wootton Academy Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES - We prefer to hire people directly. We’ll be in touch if we need you!
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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