Teacher of Geography
Permanent, full-time position
Easter 2025 start
Salary: MS1 – UPS3 £31,650 – £49,084 per annum
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join our evolving organisation.
In Geography, at KS3, we are passionate about improving competence in using geographical approaches and concepts and geographical skills in analysing and interpreting different data sources. At KS4 and KS5, we are offering our students the chance to study the AQA Geography course which offers our students an exciting blend of physical and human geography. The successful candidate will ideally be experienced in teaching up to A-level; however, this post is also suitable for new entrants to the profession. Please see our website for details of our curriculum.
John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support:
1. 2 hours of personalised professional learning each week
2. A coaching culture
3. Additional non-contact time for coaching / reading / personal development
4. Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans
5. A ‘life-friendly’ approach to teaching
We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or if you are looking for a full-time role.
Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact Mrs Sian Byrne by email hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk or telephone 01283 247823 to make an appointment.
Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 24th February 2025
Interview: Tuesday 25th February 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.
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