Teacher of Geography

Queen Katharine Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Katharine Academy invites an enthusiastic Geography specialist to join our expanding faculty. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons that link local experiences to global challenges, with careful planning to ensure every student progresses.

You will foster a respectful classroom culture, encourage deep thinking and ambitious learning, and collaborate with a supportive team to drive continuous improvement across the academy.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Geography.
• Passion for Geography and its global relevance.
• Commitment to making learning relevant, challenging and inspiring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Geography lessons that connect local experiences to global challenges.
• Plan carefully to ensure every student makes meaningful progress.
• Foster a classroom culture of respect for diverse viewpoints, cultures and environments.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to drive school improvement.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Passion for Geography

Commitment to high-quality learning

Job description

Teacher of Geography

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Fri 6th November

Start date: January 2027

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Do you set high expectations that drive ambition and independence in every student?

Will you help students understand their responsibility for the future of our environment and communities?

Can you create a classroom grounded in respect for people, places, and perspectives across the globe?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy could be your next exciting career step.

Your role:

You will lead students on a journey, delivering engaging lessons that connect local experiences to global challenges. With careful planning and responsive teaching, you’ll ensure every student can navigate the curriculum and make meaningful progress.

Your classroom will reflect a culture of respect where different viewpoints, cultures, and environments are valued. You’ll nurture ambition by encouraging students to think deeply, question confidently, and aim higher. And you’ll develop responsibility, helping learners understand their role in shaping a sustainable and interconnected world.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll share ideas, refine your practice, and contribute to a school community that is always moving forward. You’ll bring strong subject knowledge, a passion for Geography, and a commitment to making learning relevant, challenging, and inspiring.

About us:

Queen Katharine Academy is a school on the rise. Recent leadership investment has strengthened culture, consistency and ambition across the Academy, creating a place where staff want to teach and students want to learn.

You’ll join a diverse, thriving community supported by Thomas Deacon Education Trust, giving you access to shared expertise, high quality CPD and a network that champions professional growth.

Most importantly, you’ll teach in a school that values your creativity, trusts your professionalism and gives you the space and encouragement to innovate.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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