Do you have a passion for Geography and the ability to inspire our amazing students? We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Geography to join our enthusiastic team; a teacher who can inspire and motivate our students, a teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students and their ability to succeed. You will be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who wants to develop your practice to be the best. Our greatest asset is our students. They are fantastic and have the potential to achieve amazing things. We are looking for someone who: Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed Is a specialist in Geography and committed to the progress of ALL students Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this opportunity. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers. The Burgess Hill Academy At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community. Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth. Visit us: Home - The Burgess Hill Academy We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include: Automatic annual pay increments High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity Giving Take a closer look : Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust Our commitment The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitmentbrightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306. Find out more For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Danny Adam, Subject Leader Geography on d.adamtheburgesshillacademy.org.uk Key dates Closing date: 12 January 2025 Interview date: To be arranged Proposed start date: To be arranged Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application