Teacher of Geography

Greater Peterborough UTC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Meridian Trust is recruiting a Geography Teacher (Maternity Cover) for their Peterborough campus. The successful applicant will deliver Geography to KS3–KS4 within a STEM-aligned curriculum and contribute to high student outcomes.

The role requires QTS and a degree in the specialist subject; the school emphasises professional development, pastoral support, and alignment with Meridian Trust values. The campus offers industry-standard facilities and a strong STEM focus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
• Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Effective form tutoring and commitment to pastoral support
• Advocate of the Meridian Trust five values
• Belief that progress comes from well-planned, well-delivered teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to KS3–KS4 with focus on outcomes
• Utilise IT to enhance teaching and learning
• Support pupils through pastoral activities as needed

Skills

QTS

KS3-KS4 teaching

Student outcomes

IT for teaching

Professional development

Pastoral support

Meridian Trust values

Well-planned lessons

Education

QTS and subject degree

Job description

Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours of work: Core school hours plus directed time

We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join our friendly and forward thinking team at GPUTC. We are proud to be Peterborough’s first STEM- school, giving young people the chance to follow a unique academic and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our Geography curriculum is linked with STEM subjects. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and has rapidly established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry-standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment.

We are the area’s leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in educating the tech-savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact over 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

As Teacher of Geography, you will be passionate to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best opportunities for pupils.

The ideal candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
• Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
• Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
• Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered

Benefits of working for us include:

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry
• Generous sick pay and annual leave
• Enhanced family friendly policiesExcellent pension scheme

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 29 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.