Teacher of Geography

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational trust is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Geography for Hylands School in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, foster a positive learning environment, and support students' growth. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a strong wellbeing package. Closing date for applications is October 13, 2025.

Benefits

Strong wellbeing package

Access to excellent CPD

Clear career progression routes

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for teaching Geography.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Geography.
• Support students’ academic and personal development.
• Contribute to the development of the Humanities curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teacher of Geography

Location: Hylands School

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025

Interview date: TBA

Salary/salary range: MPS

Start date: Monday, 5th January 2026

About the role

Hylands School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Religious Studies to join our small, values-driven community. We are proud to be one of the most improved schools nationally, an achievement underpinned by our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These values are embedded in our day-to-day life at school, leading to the calm and purposeful culture noted by Ofsted in July 2025, where they stated, "It is now the norm for pupils to be 'responsible, respectful and resilient'." If you are an ambitious teacher, we offer an opportunity to develop your career where staff are highly positive about working here. They are well supported with their wellbeing and workload. (Ofsted, 2025). Applications from ECTs are welcome.

We offer

• A strong wellbeing package
• Access to excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
• Clear career progression routes

Hylands School is looking to appoint an exceptional professional who will join a successful, enthusiastic, and talented Humanities faculty.

Working for TKAT

In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:

• A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy.
• Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible
• Our support for your well-being at work
• The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

How to apply / Additional information

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or an informal discussion with Mr Chris White, Headteacher, please contact 01245 266766. Closing date for applications: Monday 13th October 2025 at 5.00 pm. Interview date to be arranged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date, please take this as confirmation that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Accessibility / Inclusion

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.