Teacher of Geography
Moseley Park, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6LU20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2027 or earlier for the right candidate
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- Teacher's Main Scale
Teacher of Geography job summary
Geography Teacher
(to cover maternity leave)
Name and Location of School:
Moseley Park School
Salary Scale and Point:
MPS/UPS
Job Term:
One-year fixed term contract
Hours:
Full Time
Start Date:
April/September 2027 or earlier for the right candidate
Information about Moseley Park School
Moseley Park School is an ambitious secondary school in Wolverhampton serving a
disadvantaged community and is part of the highly successful Central Learning Partnership Trust.
The school is on a mission to become one of the highest performing state schools in the borough of Wolverhampton by September 2030. GCSE outcomes in the Summer of 2026 improved from the previous academic year and we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher to contribute to this continued improvement specifically within the Geography department. We believe that every child can achieve excellent qualifications through hard work, a rigorous curriculum and consistently excellent teaching. We also place equal importance of the development of the whole child and hence offer a wide and varied enrichment and extracurricular programme. If you are a values driven teacher/educator and believe that every child deserves a world class education, then please apply.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Geography to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), developing their creativity, confidence and performance skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad and engaging Geography curriculum.
We would be open to applications from experienced practitioners or ECT’s.
Candidates should have a record of outstanding practice, either in post or in training, with knowledge of course specifications, together with a capacity to excite students with a range of innovative teaching and learning strategies to challenge and develop creative thinking.
Essential Professional Characteristics
Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing best practices and contributing to the school's and Trust's continuous improvement.
Model exemplary professional behaviour and maintain high standards of personal conduct, serving as a role model for students.
In return we can offer:
Strong supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community.
A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment.
Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards.
A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body.
Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning.
A school social worker to offer regular supervision, guidance and advice.
More information about this exceptional opportunity is available on the school website (www.moseleypark.org) or if you have any questions, please contact Jane Elwell Tel: 01902 553901 or email jane.elwell@clpt.co.ukClosing date:
9.00am Monday 9 November 2026
We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date, therefore if you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We would encourage candidates that share our vision and values to apply as soon as possible.
Compliance and Safeguarding
CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
adult cautions (simple or conditional);
conditional cautions;
convictions in a Court of Law; and
This information can be disclosed either with the application or verbally at interview. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).
The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the school will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Moseley Park is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students on school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
Moseley Park expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow policy and procedures to report any concerns.
All employment offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and for teachers, a prohibition check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Moseley Park
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1069 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Moseley Park website
Moseley Park is a successful and expanding school. We have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of our young people. Our fantastic team of dedicated teachers and associate staff support an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning which is complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to all students. Our teachers have an innovative, open and collaborative approach and our students are engaged and inspired in their learning.
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