Teacher of Geography

The Star; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative multi-academy trust seeks an outstanding teacher to inspire and educate young people. This role requires a proven track record of success in raising pupil outcomes. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salaries, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlements

Healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience in engaging and progressing learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
• Achieve positive outcomes for pupils.
• Nurture young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to motivate pupils and peers

Innovation and creativity

Proven track record of success

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Do you have what it takes to nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make.

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5‑form entry mixed secondary school for 11‑to‑16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism. We provide a knowledge‑based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader. During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high‑performing multi‑academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values‑based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation so they can succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future—our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high‑performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team‑player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree‑level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

Benefits and Rewards

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025 at midnight.
• Interview Date: To be confirmed.
• Proposed Start Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0161 383 0001.