Teacher of Geography

KMT Teacher Training; Rainham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Servi

Wellbeing support and staff recognitio

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Leigh Academy Rainham in Rainham, England, is seeking a Geography Teacher to join the department from January 2027, teaching across the geography curriculum and helping students explore physical and human landscapes. This role offers MPS/UPS based on experience, plus the Teacher Pension Scheme and 24/7 access to a free virtual GP service, collaborative MAT network, wellbeing support, and onsite parking.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, the academy will support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching geography to secondary students.
• Ability to inspire students and explain physical and human geography concepts.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to develop geographical knowledge and critical thinking.
• Deliver engaging geography lessons and assessments for key stages 3-5.

Skills

Geography teaching

ECT welcome

Job description

Scale: MPS/UPS based on experience

Job Summary: Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Teacher of Geography to join our department starting in January 2027.

MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Teacher of Geography to join our department starting in January 2027, helping to inspire and engage students with the fascinating world of geography, from physical landscapes to global issues.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Geography teacher who is passionate about helping students understand the world’s physical and human processes. You will inspire students to develop their geographical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and curiosity about the environment. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we will support you in delivering exceptional geography education.

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, andvalues-driven school
• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust

Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Free onsite parking

Working with us at Leigh Academy Rainham

Since opening our doors in September 2021 to our first 180 students, Leigh Academy Rainham has quickly become a sought-after, oversubscribed school for ages 11–18. We’re on a mission to inspire every learner, nurturing curiosity, compassion and ambition through a rich, challenging curriculum and a deeply inclusive culture.

Our close-knit community thrives on collaboration, human-scale education, and strong pastoral care – ensuring every student feels known, valued, and supported. We partner closely with families to help our young people flourish as confident, culturally aware leaders of tomorrow.

Working in a brand-new school is a unique adventure. We’re seeking staff with drive, creativity, and a can-do spirit, ready to shape an exceptional academic and co-curricular offer from day one. Bring your skills, talents – and your sense of humour – and be part of something extraordinary.

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Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on ourCareers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.