Teacher of Geography

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): FTE is negotiable directly with the school.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Range £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well qualified Geography teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of teaching KS5.

Applications from ECTs are particularly welcome, with a full support package available.

This position is offered on a part-time basis, with the potential for full-time hours for a suitable candidate.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows at gburrows@southwolds.ukor call the school office on 0115 937 3506

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00 am on Monday 11th May 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after this date.

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.

Recruitment booklet Teacher of Geography May 2026.pdf - 887 KB (opens in new tab)

About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form website
• Email address: gburrows@southwolds.uk
• Phone number: 0115 937 3506
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-south-wolds-academy-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gburrows@southwolds.uk.

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