Teacher of Geography

Smithills School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithills School in Bolton invites applications for a Geography Teacher. This full-time, fixed-term post runs to 31 August 2027 with a January 2027 start date.

Salary ranges from £34,069 to £52,835 for M1/U3 scale, with the closing date of Thursday 15 October 2026 at 9.00am and interview date TBC. The role seeks an enthusiastic, inspirational teacher to join our Geography department, supporting high standards of teaching, learning and achievement in a collaborative, well-equipped environment.

Qualifications

• A reflective classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Able to work effectively within a team and motivate pupils.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging Geography lessons and assess pupil progress.
• Contribute to a supportive, well-resourced department and school ethos.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Pedagogical approaches

Mental resilience

Job description

JOB TITLE: Teacher of Geography

SCHOOL: Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: Full Time

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027

SALARY: M1 U3 - £34,069 - £52,835

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

START DATE: January 2027

THE ROLE:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our excellent, supportive and well-resourced Geography department. This post is suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher wishing to join a team who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.

The successful candidate will be:

• an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and who can support pupils to develop the skills and attitudes they need in their future lives.
• a teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.

ABOUT US:

Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’.

Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.