Teacher of Geography

Leigh Academy Mascalls, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 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: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: MPS/UPS based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Mascalls is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicatedTeacher of Geographyto join our flourishing Humanities team. Whether you are an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive environment to hone your practice, or an experienced teacher seeking your next professional challenge, we want to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Leigh Academy Mascalls?

• Ofsted Recognised Excellence:Following our recent inspection, Ofsted highlighted thestrong standardsof our school community, celebrating leadership that acts with integrity and a deep moral purpose. Inspectors praised our strategic approach to teaching, well-structured professional development, and strong culture of collaborative trust practice.

• Exceptional Behaviour & Culture:Our unique college structure ensures strong pastoral care and clear routines. Inspectors noted that our pupils behave well, respect our high expectations, feel safe, and enjoy learning in disruption-free environments.

• World-Class Curriculum & IB World School Status:As part of Leigh Academies Trust, we deliver a forward-thinking, inquiry-based curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5, equipping pupils with the critical thinking skills needed for an interconnected world.

• Unrivalled Professional Growth:We invest heavily in our staff. You will benefit from tailored CPD, adaptive teaching strategies, and cross-trust collaboration that allows your career to thrive.

This position is available on a part-time basis. We can consider applications for 3 or 4 days per week.

Take the next step in your career: join us, inspire excellence, and become part of our success story!

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

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.

Additional documents

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

Job_Pack___Teacher_(Secondary)___Leigh_Academy_Mascalls_(1) (8).pdf - 3.67 MB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Mascalls

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leigh Academy Mascalls website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mascalls-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Mascalls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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