Teacher of Geography/RE

Temple Moor High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0PT

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (587)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Geography, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales

Teacher of Geography/RE job summary

Maternity cover, expected end date 31st August 2027. Full time, Monday - Friday.

Discover our Geography and RE Curriculum HERE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography and Religious Education to join our school community on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support students in developing a deeper understanding of the world around them, exploring both the physical and human processes that shape our planet and the beliefs, values and ethical questions that influence individuals and societies.

The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, critical thinking and reflection, helping students to make connections between people, places, cultures and worldviews. Through engaging and inclusive teaching, you will support students to develop knowledge, understanding and confidence while encouraging respect for different perspectives and experiences.

We welcome applications from teachers who are passionate about their subjects, committed to high-quality teaching and learning, and dedicated to helping every student achieve their potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students' academic achievement and personal development while working within a collaborative and supportive team.

About our School

Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form is an outward-facing school at the heart of its local community. We are committed to understanding and responding to the changing needs of education so that every learner has the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and ambitious environment.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust we benefit from a culture of collaboration shared expertise and professional support. Working together across the Trust helps us continuously improve what we offer our students while creating opportunities for staff to learn develop and grow throughout their careers.

Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are encouraged to contribute their strengths share ideas and make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel respected supported and able to thrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Committed to helping every student develop confidence and achieve their potential in Geography and Religious Education
• Skilled at creating an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, supported and able to explore different perspectives, beliefs and ideas respectfully
• Reflective and adaptable in your approach, using a range of strategies to support diverse learners in understanding geographical concepts, ethical issues and global perspectives
• Collaborative in working with colleagues, students and families to secure the best possible outcomes and promote curiosity, critical thinking and active engagement with the wider world

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Debra Todd at hr@tmhs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Temple Moor High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service 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.

About Temple Moor High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Temple Moor High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/temple-moor-high-school

Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, rated ‘good’ by OFSTED in April 2017, is a confident and outward facing school, at the heart of the local community. Able to adapt well to the changing schools’ and educational landscape, we are better prepared to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners. At Temple Moor we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do.  By committing to this aspiration, and continual school improvement, we can provide the very best life chances, and next steps in students’ learning at our school, both now and into the future. 

We are part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, which has a philosophy deeply rooted in professional generosity and in helping young people excel within their own schools, and beyond. We believe we have found the right partner to help us to improve standards still further for all our students and to secure our long-term vision – helping us to become a centre of excellence at the heart of the community..

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