Teacher of Geography
Leigh Academy Halley, London, SE3 8EP13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (Inner London) + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive academy that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join in January 2027. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom to develop students to become independent thinkers and learners.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate Teacher of Geography to become part of an established, collaborative and successful Humanities team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding curriculum.
This is a full-time opportunity that offers a competitive MPS + Inner London salary, commensurate with experience. We also welcome applications from prospective colleagues who would wish to work part time, as well as full time.
If this sounds like an environment within which you would like to work, apply to join our team from January 2027. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team, as well as having the ability to work alone when required.
We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;
- We offer a vibrant and committed humanities department that is passionate about geography and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes.
- We offer pupils the very best in learning opportunities by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
- We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programmes.
- This is further supported through our membership of the Leigh Academies Trust which provides regular teach-meets and co-operative training sessions within the trust to facilitate staff and student growth.
Suitable and interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with Debra Watling (Principal), by contacting her on debra.watling@halley.latrust.org.uk
Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;
- Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
- Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Halley
Welcome to Leigh Academy Halley, an aspirational and inclusive International Baccalaureate World School where we maximise student achievement through a dynamic curriculum and exceptional pastoral care. Guided by our core values of respect, achievement, collaboration, integrity, and resilience, we believe in the transformative power of education.
Academic Excellence
As an IB World School since 2019, we offer a "human-scale" education across all phases:
- Years 7 - 9: Middle Years Programme (MYP).
- Years 10 - 11: GCSE and vocational qualifications.
- Sixth Form: IB Careers Programme (IBCP) and T Levels.
Our results are record-breaking; in 2025, our students outperformed national averages in every performance measure. Leigh Academy Halley has also received an incredible Ofsted report that recognises “exceptional” practice across five key areas of academy life. This judgement recognises the academy as a national centre of excellence.
Innovation & Environment
Located on a 16-acre site, our academy blends historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities, including a new Visual and Performing Arts Centre and an Engineering and Design Centre. Every student uses a personal Chromebook, supported by Google Educator-certified staff to enhance digital learning.
A Caring Community
Students thrive within our Small School model (Easley, Franklin, Turing, and Hawking), ensuring personalised support.
We are a local school of choice, committed to a gold-standard education that prepares students for fulfilling lives.
Click here to find out more about our academy!
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Leigh Academy Halley
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 987 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Leigh Academy Halley website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Halley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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