Geography Teacher

Deer Park Secondary School; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative secondary school in Eastleigh seeks a Geography Teacher to join its dedicated team. This role requires Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for creating an engaging learning environment. The school values creativity, teamwork, and commitment to student success, providing a culture of support and professional development. Exceptional benefits are offered, including a two-week October half-term and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Interested candidates should apply before the specified closing date.

Benefits

Excellent Continuing Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff membership rates to Leisure Centre

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
• Welcomes applications from Early Career Teachers.
• Participation in continuous professional learning required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Geography lessons to secondary students.
• Support and challenge each student for personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance students' learning experiences.

Skills

Team collaboration

Creativity in teaching

Strong communication skills

Commitment to student success

Education

Qualified Teacher Status in the UK

Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

Role Overview

Geography Teacher Deer Park School is a new state‑of‑the‑art seven‑form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1,050 when full. As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision.

What We Offer

• Give staff the freedom to be creative and passionate about their subject areas.
• Strive to stimulate each student's enjoyment and love of learning. We bring joy to our curriculums.
• Work as a team to ensure that no child is left behind – each child has an enriched experience.
• Ensure that all learners are supported and challenged to become polite, independent, resilient, confident and articulate individuals who are aspirational and ambitious.
• Insist on a culture of rights, respect and responsibility. We are proud of how our students uphold these values as we work toward a Silver UNICEF accreditation.
• Have an ethos that is inclusive, where each individual in the school community is valued and there is a focus on well‑being and achievement.
• Deliver high‑quality professional learning for staff, developing strong and sustainable partnerships where innovative practice is jointly developed and linked to educational research and high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Promote outstanding leadership at all levels to realise our vision.

Benefits

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programmes.
• Many opportunities for career progression.
• Extensive department resources and facilities.
• RAISE a Hand day: One fully paid day per academic year to support personal events.
• Two‑week October half‑term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• A tax‑efficient Cycle‑to‑Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
• This role is also suitable for Early Career Teachers.
• Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement.
• The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Application Procedure

Closing Date: Midday Friday 23rd January 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible; we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Once the vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications. RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Legal Notice

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.