Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)
St Laurence School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
December 2026 or January 2027
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 0.8 FTE or full-time considered
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary Maternity Cover (this Temporary appointment is to provide cover during the Maternity Leave of the permanent post holder, and will cease when she returns to duty or if the post becomes vacant) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 and £51,048 at current rates
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our Geography Department.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Geography to Key Stage 5.
ECTs are welcome to apply.
The St Laurence Geography department is a successful and well-established department within the school. It has a long-standing history of consistently high uptake at both GCSE and A-Level. The department is characterised by a commitment to working collaboratively and towards continuous improvement.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Applying for the job
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About St Laurence School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England/Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1378 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- St Laurence School website
- Email address
- jobapp@st-laurence.com
- Phone number
- 01225 309506
St Laurence is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive Church academy situated in the market town of Bradford on Avon. The school dates back to 1980 when Fitzmaurice Grammar School merged with Trinity Secondary Modern but preserves its longer-standing heritage through the work of two foundations (Diocese of Salisbury, Fitzmaurice Educational Trust) which are represented on the Governing Body. St Laurence has a strong reputation with a great emphasis placed on social, moral and spiritual development, as well as academic. We have approximately 1400 students on roll with over 260 in our sixth form.
We provide a huge range of extracurricular activities and encourage students to stay on after school. We are proud of our facilities and the level of expertise our staff display. We have an ongoing programme of investment in buildings and facilities.
Our students come from a variety of social backgrounds and encompass a wide variety of abilities. We are well supported by our parents and local community who regard us highly. In turn, the School provides venues and facilities for many community activities and events. Our exam results are good. Student attainment is well above the national average with positive Progress Scores year on year. Our Ofsted in December 2022 deemed us Good and our SIAMS inspection in March 2022 graded us as Excellent in all Areas.
Arranging a visit to St Laurence School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobapp@st-laurence.com.
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