Start date: January 2026 / Easter 2026
Interview date: 4th December 2025
Contract type: Temp/Perm
Do you want a teaching career in a progressive school where children's learning is at the centre of everything you do? Are you dedicated to the subject of Geography and creating a positive environment to inspire and engage students?
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an outstanding, dedicated and inspirational Geography Teacher. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey and currently completing a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust.
What does Mayfield have to offer:
* A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated to the education of children
* Employee Assistance Programme
* An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
* Being part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary education
* A supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employees
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local community
We are looking for someone who:
* Is dedicated to their subject
* Is energised to deliver inspirational and engaging lessons to get the best out of their class
* Understands different teaching methods for a range of students
* Has a caring persona towards those around them
* Takes notice of the details and is observant of the little things
* Takes pride in their working environment
Our school
Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to ‘Believe. Achieve. Succeed.’ every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values – Respect, Inclusion and Ambition. Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single‑site, all‑through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high‑quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
How to apply
Please go to our website: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk and complete the application form, and return to recruitment@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department.
Safeguarding
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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