Geography Teacher – Nottinghamshire – January 2026

The Opportunity
An ambitious and high-achieving 1118 academy in the West Bridgford area is seeking a motivated Geography Teacher to join its team from January 2026. This is a full-time permanent post teaching Geography across Key Stages 35 including GCSE and A-Level where required. Youll play a key role in shaping an engaging and forward-looking Geography curriculum that connects students to the physical and human world.

What Were Looking For
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds QTS PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has strong subject knowledge in Geography capable of teaching at GCSE and ideally A-Level
• Designs lessons that promote enquiry spatial thinking and global awareness
• Uses assessment feedback and data to support every students progress
• Is collaborative proactive and open to contributing to enrichment and cross-curricular work

About the School
This mixed 1118 academy has around 2000 students on roll and is part of a well-respected multi-academy trust. It is renowned locally for its strong academic outcomes and wide-ranging extra-curricular offer. The school has celebrated best-ever GCSE results with nearly 90 % of students achieving a standard pass and close to three-quarters gaining a strong pass in core subjects.

In its most recent performance data the academy achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.84 and its Attainment 8 score consistently sits well above local and national averages. The site is well resourced with specialist classrooms technology-rich teaching spaces and access to outdoor environmental learning zones. The schools ethos emphasises everyone has the chance to shine brightly underpinned by pastoral care student voice and community engagement.

Staff describe a dynamic collaborative culture where innovation and professional development are encouraged. Leadership is supportive and listens to staff ideas aiming to balance challenge with teacher wellbeing.

Whats on Offer

• A salary aligned to the MPS / UPS pay scale with scope for additional responsibilities
• Access to structured CPD subject-specialist training and career pathways
• A supportive leadership team that values wellbeing and teacher voice
• Excellent departmental resources modern classrooms and specialist equipment
• On-site parking and a professional environment in which to thrive

The Role in More Detail
You will plan teach and assess Geography lessons across all ability levels encouraging critical thinking map skills fieldwork and global perspectives. You will guide students through GCSE and A-Level qualifications where applicable supporting independent research investigation and spatial analysis. Collaboration is central: the department shares resources co-plans fieldwork and continually refines schemes of work using feedback and evidence of impact.

Beyond the classroom you may lead or co-lead field trips (local national or international) coordinate city studies or environmental projects support eco-schools initiatives or embed real-world geography in school life. Your voice will be valued in curriculum planning departmental reviews and cross-school initiatives.

How to Apply
If you are a passionate Geography Teacher ready to make a meaningful contribution in a high-performing and forward-thinking school we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place ahead of the closing date.