Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover) - The Grangefield Academy (Northern Education Trust )

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable education trust is seeking a part-time Teacher of Geography for maternity cover at The Grangefield Academy. The successful applicant will have strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom practice to inspire Key Stages 3 students. This position offers a range of support and development opportunities within an outstanding school environment. Candidates should apply through the provided link before the closing date on 7th January.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual required for part-time maternity cover.
• Experience in teaching Geography across Key Stages 3.
• Ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to students in various key stages.
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons.
• Support students to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom practice

Ability to motivate students

Job description

Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary Range: MPS1 – UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)

Working Type: Part time (19.5 hours, 52 working weeks, 52 paid weeks)

Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

The Grangefield Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography to join our successful Humanities team temporarily to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher with a passion for Geography to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3. We are an Ofsted outstanding school, with a fully planned curriculum and successful Geography Department with our 4+ and 5+ measures above the national average. Our lessons are fully resourced with student booklets to minimise staff workload and we have specialist director support available. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice, and the ability to motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects;
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits:

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/196492?aisId=12&rmId=3471

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) [e-mail] or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 7th January at 8am