Teacher of Geography
The North Halifax Grammar School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £42,057.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Geography job summary
Required from September 2026
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
1.0 FTE - Suitable for ECT
Main Pay Scale
The Academy is looking to appoint an energetic and well-qualified Geography graduate to join a strong department in the Humanities Faculty, in a highly academic school. The ideal candidate would be able to teach
across Key Stages 3 and 4, and teach KS5 either immediately or in the near future and would be keen to work at the highest level of secondary school Geography.
Successful applicants will be supported through their ECT process (if appropriate) with a dedicated mentor, in-school training and a supportive department to help them develop into a highly effective practitioner.
The candidate must be:
An inspirational teacher.
Driven in their relentless pursuit of the highest standards across the department.
Highly organised and meticulous.
Creative and imaginative.
All students study Geography in KS3 with a broad and balanced curriculum for understanding diverse landscapes and global development ,as well as preparation for further academic study. GCSE Geography is a
popular choice at KS4 with approximately half the year group choosing to take the course - AQA GCSE Geography. The learning journey continues at KS5 with AQA A level Geography.
A personnel specification for the role can be found attached.
Benefits
As an employee at NHGS you will be part of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme (for associate staff) and Teachers Pension (for teaching staff) for which the Academy pays a substantial contribution into on your behalf for your retirement.
You will also receive an employee benefit as a member of Medicash who offer an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan from the date your employment commences.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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
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 The North Halifax Grammar School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The North Halifax Grammar School website
NHGS is the school that everyone wishes they went to: where enthusiasm is infectious and excellence is standard; where co-operation is at the heart of all we do, where everyone strives to achieve their goals and is mindful of the right ways to do so.
We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to navigate life with confidence and set courses of their own choosing. Together, we develop the whole person by:
Living to Learn I Learning to Live
If you share our vision of a great education, we’d love to hear from you.
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