Teacher of Geography NEW Harper Green School Posted today Bolton £31,650 - £49,084 per annum Ex[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teacher of Geography to inspire and engage students at KS3 and KS4. This role offers a supportive environment with a dedicated leadership team and opportunities for continuous professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to high standards and collaborative practices, contributing to the cultural capital of the students. With a focus on mentorship and professional growth, this position is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to make a significant impact in the classroom.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive Leadership Team

Collaborative working environment

Access to Research Book Club

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4 levels.
• Ability to inspire students and foster a love for learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Passion for Geography

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Professional Development

High Expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Geography or related field

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Geography, working alongside and learning from experienced practitioners. We have a high GCSE uptake in Geography, so the successful candidate will teach across both KS3 and KS4. We are looking for someone with excellent pedagogy and classroom practice who can work alongside the current department to improve outcomes. If you have the skills and qualities to add to the department, we’d love to receive an application from you.

Harper Green is looking for teachers who:

1. Have a passion for their subject, and can instil this in our young people
2. Have an openness to continuous professional development
3. Have high expectations of standards and achievement
4. Be flexible, collaborative & resilient
5. Contribute to the wider curriculum and cultural capital of our students
6. Have the highest ambitions for our students, the school & yourself

In return we will offer you:

1. An aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
2. Ambitious, motivated students.
3. Continuous professional development
4. Enthusiastic, willing and professional staff, a supportive Head of Humanities, and Geography team
5. A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from.
6. A happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.

This role is also suitable for ECTs.

As an ECT at Harper Green, we invest in your professional development to ensure you have the best possible start to your teaching career. You will be assigned a mentor within your department, alongside a professional mentor who will offer regular drop-ins with precise, leverage feedback allowing you to refine your teaching practice. We operate an open door policy, enabling you to observe others and we encourage staff to use our technology available to record themselves and share best practice. This has allowed us to build a library of staff delivering best practice in our context to support staff in their development. Alongside this support, you will receive regular training in the form of whole school CPD, bespoke masterclasses for ECTs and access to our Research Book Club. We actively encourage our staff to engage with current research and ask all our ECT to participate.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

Important Dates:

• Closing date: 9am on Friday 16th May 2025
• Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, which believes that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DH