Teacher of Geography

The Society of Heads; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking an inspirational Geography Teacher to join Ipswich High School. The role is temporary, 0.8 FTE, starting January 2027, and involves teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4 with A Level experience considered advantageous.

Located on an 87-acre campus by the River Orwell in Ipswich, the school offers a welcoming community of staff and pupils. The successful candidate will join a committed Humanities Faculty and contribute to the school's high standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Geography at Key Stage 3 and 4 is essential.
• Previous experience of teaching A Level is an advantage.
• Role is temporary 0.8 FTE starting January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Support A Level delivery where possible.
• Contribute to the Humanities Faculty and school community.

Skills

Geography teaching

KS3/KS4 teaching

A Level experience

Job description

Summary

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Geography Teacher, to start January 2027

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Teacher of Geography on a temporary basis - 0.8 Fte, starting January 2027. The successful candidate will join our flourishing and successful Humanities Faculty and will be part of an ambitious, committed and experienced team. The ability to teach the subject at Key Stage 3 and 4 is essential and previous experience of teaching A Level is an advantage. The Department follows the AQA Specifications at GCSE and A Level.

We aim to provide a Geography curriculum which promotes interest and curiosity in the world around us and inspires a sense of shared responsibility for the planet we live in. As students progress from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, they experience a broad curriculum that develops the knowledge and geographical skills required to understand the human and physical processes that have shaped the places they have visited and those they are inspired to experience in the future. They learn key skills and processes that will enable them to appreciate the interactions between the Human and Physical worlds.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 – 18.

Working at Ipswich High School suits those who have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of young people as well as the willingness to contribute to the wide enrichment (co-curricular) and community activity of our school.

Becoming a member of the Ipswich High School staff, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our ambitious, friendly and caring community of staff and students, and enjoy teaching polite, respectful and hardworking pupils.

To Find Out More

Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role. We would be delighted to welcome you for a tour of the school.

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or would like a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: [e-mail]