Teacher of Geography - Spen Valley High School
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Secondary Schools
Service Area: Spen Valley High School
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX
Position type: Permanent
Grade: MPS/UPS
We are seeking a passionate Geography Teacher who will inspire students beyond the curriculum and broaden their cultural knowledge, enabling them to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with peers from any background. The ideal candidate will share their passion for the subject and foster a love of learning within our department.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with young people, viewing their role as a privilege in guiding them into adulthood, and will demonstrate unconditional positive regard.
At Spen Valley, we pride ourselves on ethical leadership and integrity. Our environment balances professional challenge with support and kindness. We expect our staff to work diligently and go the 'extra mile' for our students. Our Trauma-Informed and relational approach extends to staff support, complemented by a wide range of CPD opportunities, including a bespoke package tailored to individual needs. As part of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance, we benefit from high-quality support, advice, and training, working closely with some of Yorkshire's most successful schools. We encourage staff involvement in school activities and proactive development of innovative ideas to engage students and colleagues alike.
We offer bespoke support for ECTs* and are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for professional growth, whether you are starting your career or are an experienced teacher.
Staff Benefits include:
* Opportunities to collaborate across the Red Kite Teaching Hub
* Employee Assistance Programme covering physiotherapy, 24-hour GP, men's mental health support, financial wellbeing coaching, menopause support, and more
We appreciate the effort involved in applying for a role. Please review our website, especially our trauma-informed practices and Relationship Policy, and contact our HR team if you wish to discuss the role further.
If you decide to apply, please submit a supporting statement in the form of a letter expressing your passion for the role, why you want to work at our school, and your relevant experience and qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates will be given a school tour on interview day.
*Note to ECTs: Newly qualified teachers will be employed on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, reviewed in line with their ECT induction progress.
All appointed candidates must support the school's safeguarding responsibilities and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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