Geography Teacher- With potential Head of House Responsibilities

Ref: SCH-AEGL-0208 16 day(s) remaining
Establishment: St Aldhelm's Academy Location: St Aldhelm's Academy, Poole Salary: 31650.00 - 43606.00 Department: Education Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 11/05/2025 23:59 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.44 Weeks per Year: 52.140 Pay Grade: Main Teachers | M1 - M6

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and outstanding Geography Teacher to join our Humanities department in September 2025 on a permanent, full time basis.


What does this job do?


  • To plan and deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students
  • To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
  • To encourage and deliver a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
  • To contribute to raising student attainment


What are the job requirements?


  • QTS Qualification
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of national and examination curricular requirements of the subject.
  • Excellent knowledge of Geography.
  • Established ability to plan lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
  • Established as an effective teacher across Key stage 3/4
  • An in-depth understanding and commitment to safeguarding children and young people
  • Some experience of successfully teaching to KS3-KS4 students, with a clear understanding of the teaching provision required in secondary schools
  • A second Humanities subject would be beneficial.



What We have to Offer:  


  • A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff. 
  • A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.  
  • All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. 
  • Strong potential for career progression. 
  • A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.  
  • An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.  
  • Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live. 
  • A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.   



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Leila Shaw, HR Academy Lead at Leila.Shaw@saa.weareauthentic.education


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Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Dedicated
Desirable
Committed
Desirable
Leadership
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Desirable

Safeguarding Information



Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.


Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.




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St Aldhelm's Academy

Herbert Avenue
Poole
Dorset
BH12 4HS

Leila Shaw

https://www.staldhelms-academy.co.uk/

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