Teacher of Geography

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Havering is seeking a high-calibre Teacher of Geography to join its talented team. This position offers the chance to inspire students, plan innovative lessons, and collaborate with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to developing young women's potential and must be willing to undergo child protection screening. Benefits include a supportive learning environment, high-quality professional development, and strong links with girls' schools. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Benefits

Welcoming colleagues and environment

High-quality continuous professional development

Access to employee well-being support

Priority admission for your children

Qualifications

• Must undergo child protection screening including DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Share commitment to building great learning communities.
• Inspire students with a passion for Geography.
• Plan for high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Deliver engaging lessons to raise academic outcomes.
• Motivate and help develop students.
• Collaborate across the school.
• Support department growth and development.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a high‑calibre Teacher of Geography to join aՄՆ talented and supportive team at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with passionate and experienced colleagues and would be suitable for teachers at all stages of their career. The successful candidate will:

Responsibilities

• Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our students.
• Inspire young women with a passion for Geography.
• Plan creatively for high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising the academic outcomes of our students.
• Be motivated to help develop amazing young women.
• Work collaboratively across the school.
• Support the ongoing growth and development of the department.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Benefits

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues and brilliant students.
• A stimulating and welcomingীম learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway.
• High‑quality CPD including NPQ and other further qualifications.
• Opportunities to teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS).
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well‑being support and medical programme, including 24‑hour GP helpline for you and household members, counselling, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and more.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren.
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and main bus routes.

School Overview

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as "Ofsted Outstanding" for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression. At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is "To build great learning communities where children flourish." To accomplish our mission, we keep our three core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under‑represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

For further information about this role, please click here. Visits to the school are welcomed.