Geography Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension

CPD programme

Induction support

Networking opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health

Job summary

The Holgate Academy in Nottingham is seeking a Geography teacher to deliver engaging, creative geography lessons to pupils aged 11–18. The post welcomes new teachers, experienced educators, and those returning after a career break.

The role supports students’ progress and holistic development while maintaining high expectations for outcomes and behaviour. The position offers full induction, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative environment within Diverse Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Commitment to enabling student progress and holistic development.
• Safer recruitment checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach geography through innovative, creative lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Support student progress while developing students holistically
• Equip students for future success and help them reach their full potential
• Set and sustain high expectations for students and staff
• Work as a committed member of the team

Skills

Student-centred

High expectations

Team player

Excellent teaching

Job description

Geography teacher post at The Holgate Academy, a secondary academy for around 1,250 students aged 11 to 18 within Diverse Academies Trust. The role centres on teaching geography through creative, engaging lessons that challenge students and support their progress, while developing them as whole people. The post is open to new teachers, experienced teachers and those returning after a career break, with part-time or flexible working considered where possible. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Teach geography through innovative, creative lessons that engage and challenge students
• Support student progress while developing students holistically
• Equip students for future success and help them reach their full potential
• Set and sustain high expectations for students and staff
• Work as a committed member of the team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Clarity of purpose and a student-centred vision
• Understanding of strategies to set consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• High expectations for accountability and consistency
• Excellent teaching
• High expectations of self and the ability to instil them in staff and students
• Committed team player

Checks & eligibility

• Safer recruitment checks and clearances

Other

• Commitment to enabling student progress and holistic development
• Resolve to make a real difference to students' life chances

What’s offered

• Teacher Pension Scheme, employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• CPD in technical, leadership and coaching skills via Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Full support and induction
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies
• Salary sacrifice schemes for car, cycle and technology
• Staff discounts and offers, including gym, holidays and cinema
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, financial and legal support
• Occupational health, free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen users