Teacher of Geography

Chesterton Community College

Salary

Main / UPS Scale

Contract

Permanent / Part or Full Time

Start Date

January, 2027

Apply By

October 16, 2026

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Salary

Main / UPS Scale

Contract

Permanent / Part or Full Time

Start Date

January, 2027

Apply By

October 16, 2026

Email

11-18 mixed College with over 1000 pupils on roll – OFSTED RATED OUTSTANDING

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join our successful and expanding department, which consistently achieves outstanding outcomes.

At our school, we are committed to enabling every student to fulfil their potential and pride ourselves on providing a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment in which to work. Staff benefit from an extensive programme of professional development, both within the school and through the Eastern Learning Alliance, ensuring opportunities for continual growth at every stage of a teaching career.

Geography is a thriving and highly collaborative department, where colleagues work together to develop and share exceptional resources and teaching practices. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our curriculum, supported by our one-to-one iPad programme, which enables students to engage with their learning in dynamic and meaningful ways.

We are proud to offer a rich and ambitious Geography curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5. We welcome applications from teachers with particular areas of expertise or interest who are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and enrich the educational experiences of our students.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their teaching career in a supportive environment or an experienced practitioner seeking to further develop their professional expertise within a high-performing department.

What can ELA offer you?

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here.

ELA staff benefits include:

Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
Health care cash plan;
Paid annual family day;
Extensive discount club access;
Cycle to work schemes;
Enhanced parental leave;
Flexible work practices;
Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks.  All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable.  Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted.  We do not accept applications by CV.  You can view our safeguarding policy here.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Jade Harbord, Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY or e-mail: . Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive for certain roles, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier that the advertised date if we have received applications that reach the criteria.

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then, your application has not been successful. Visits to Chesterton Community College are welcome.