Teacher of Geography

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Please note that this is a fixed term post until August 2027.

This role is based at The Joseph Wright Centre, working within a supportive and established Geography team. Designed to enhance existing provision, the post focuses on providing additional support to students and colleagues, working collaboratively to strengthen learning and contribute to the continued delivery of high-quality A Level Geography.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive Geography team, with a strong focus on enhancing the current provision through collaboration. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, helping them to stay engaged, build confidence, and make good progress. You will contribute to a positive learning environment, share best practice, and support the team in delivering high-quality outcomes for all students.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You’ll be an organised and confident Geography specialist with recent experience teaching A Level Geography, including supporting and developing NEA fieldwork. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to engage and motivate students effectively while managing your time and workload efficiently. You’ll hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification, and be confident in using IT, including MS Office. Experience in post-16 education, exam board specifications, and delivering intervention sessions would be advantageous.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum
• Membership of the Teacher’s Government Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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