Teacher of Geography

Sir Harry Smith Community College; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cambridgeshire is seeking a passionate Teacher of Geography to inspire students at Key Stages 3 to 5. Ideal candidates possess enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to engage students of all abilities. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities within a vibrant school environment. Candidates will contribute to a friendly staff team dedicated to creating the best learning experience for students. Interested applicants should contact Ms Atkins for more details.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly staff team

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner.
• Able to deliver at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging geography lessons.
• Inspire curiosity and a love of learning in students.
• Support and raise expectations of students.

Skills

Enthusiasm for Geography

Ability to motivate students

Willingness to contribute to field work

Creativity and resilience

Collaborative approach

Job description

Teacher of Geography at Sir Harry Smith Community College

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Job Reference # EDV/2025/SHSCC/56760

• Location Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Term Full-Time
• Salary Salary MPS / UPS (with the opportunity of TLR for suitable candidate that meets the needs of the college).
• Closing Date 9:00am, 12th Jan 2026
• Start Date April 2026
• Positions Available 1

About this Role

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner able to deliver at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We are a friendly department who enjoy working collaboratively to create the best possible learning experience for our students.

The successful candidate will have:

• An enthusiasm for Geography and able to inspire curiosity and a love of learning in students;
• An ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities;
• Willingness to contribute to field work and extra-curricular activities.
• The ability to support and raise the expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities.
• Demonstrate creativity, resilience and a collaborative approach as part of a forward-thinking team;
• A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A vibrant yet professional school environment
• A friendly staff team
• Making a difference within a school community
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ms Atkins via [e-mail] or 01733 703991.

Application deadline is 9am Monday 12th January 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post.

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.