Teacher of Geography

Bidvane; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP

Wellbeing support and staff recognitio

Free onsite parking

Training and development through Leigh

Job summary

Leigh Academy Rainham is recruiting a Teacher of Geography to start in January 2027. The work centres on teaching geography to inspire and engage students, building their knowledge of physical and human processes, critical thinking and curiosity about the environment and global issues.

The post is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers, and the academy is a purpose-built site within Leigh Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching geography and for helping students understand the world

Responsibilities

• Teach geography to inspire and engage students
• Develop students' understanding of physical and human processes
• Build students' geographical knowledge, from physical landscapes to global issues
• Develop students' critical thinking skills
• Encourage students' curiosity about the environment

Skills

Passion for teaching geography

Job description

The Geography department at Leigh Academy Rainham is recruiting a Teacher of Geography to start in January 2027. The work centres on teaching geography to inspire and engage students, building their knowledge of physical and human processes, critical thinking and curiosity about the environment and global issues. The post is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers, and the academy is a purpose-built site within Leigh Academies Trust. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Teach geography to inspire and engage students
• Develop students' understanding of physical and human processes
• Build students' geographical knowledge, from physical landscapes to global issues
• Develop students' critical thinking skills
• Encourage students' curiosity about the environment

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for teaching geography and for helping students understand the world

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development through Leigh Academies Trust