Geography Teacher

Overview

Role: Geography Teacher – Temporary maternity cover

Academy: Outwood Academy Portland

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - 51,048

Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Full Time

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques such as Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

• Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies relevant to Geography.
• Apply Assessment for Learning (AfL) to monitor and improve progress.
• Utilise student data to identify development areas and raise standards.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, and work collaboratively with the department.

Qualifications

Essential: Degree in an appropriate discipline related to Geography and a teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Recent and relevant teaching experience and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Proficiency in standard computer packages (word processing, email, spreadsheets) and the ability to use these tools to enhance student learning. Professionalism, the ability to relate well to students, and awareness of safeguarding issues.

Further information: To view the person specification or full job description, please refer to the official job posting.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence. OGAT aims to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Managed workload commitments and CPD opportunities.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Note: Outwood Grange Academies Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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