Teacher of Geography with Humanities

Teign School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MS/US
• Additional allowances:

  MS/US

Teacher of Geography with Humanities job summary

Teacher of Geography with Humanities - with effect from 1 September 2026

1.0 fte, permanent - MS/US

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our Geography Department. The successful candidate will be an effective classroom practitioner and will be expected to contribute fully to the ethos and culture of this flourishing Department.

We expect to appoint someone who is:

• knowledgeable and passionate about Geography, and all aspects of Geography education;
• ideally able to teach Key Stages, 3, 4 & 5;
• able to enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students;
• able to work innovatively to raise achievement at all levels;
• self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills;
• able to work as part of a team yet has individual skills and initiative.

In return we offer:

• an Geography Department with a clear sense of purpose, vision and energy;
• a commitment to strive for excellence within a supportive ethos;
• relevant, effective CPD to allow appropriate career progression.

Applications are welcome from experienced and ECT teachers.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 April 2026 (9am) with interviews to take place in week commencing Monday 27 April.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

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.

About Teign School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1077 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Teign School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teign-school-newton-abbot

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