Teacher of Geography and Religions of the World

Impington Village College

Salary

Main / UPS Scale

Contract

Permanent / Part or Full Time

Start Date

September, 2026

Apply By

April 10, 2026

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Salary

Main / UPS Scale

Contract

Permanent / Part or Full Time

Start Date

September, 2026

Apply By

April 10, 2026

Email

Join East Anglia’s “Comprehensive School of the Year”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, friendly and inclusive school with a unique, exciting curriculum, and a very strong international ethos as one of the country’s leading state IB World Schools. As a result of the continued expansion of the College, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Geography/Religions of the World to join our forward-thinking and highly collaborative Humanities faculty.

ECTs will be nurtured and developed with an exemplary support package and part time candidates are welcome to apply.

At IVC we offer our staff:

Interventions, revision sessions and enrichment timetabled as part of your weekly teaching load
A genuinely flexible approach to timetabling, including the possibility to work from home and late starts/early finishes to suit you and your family
Weekly timetabled CPD with your department, avoiding unnecessary twilight sessions and protected from cover, and the chance to work collaboratively in a friendly and dynamic environment
Priority within our admissions policy, to ensure that the children of staff are able to attend IVC
An annual paid family day, as well as the possibility to arrange term-time leave by negotiation
A commitment to supporting further study and leadership development
Countless opportunities for progression both within the school and the wider Trust
Leaders who are supportive and approachable, who focus on finding solutions and enabling staff to thrive in order to help our students achieve their best
An on-site gym, swimming pool and sports centre with a substantial staff discount and the chance to use facilities during the College day

You will be joining an innovative, collaborative and dynamic department where staff are highly committed to professional development and collaboration, engaging with the latest pedagogical research and to developing students’ passions for Geography and RW. The department have developed an exciting and unique curriculum as part of the IB Middle Years Programme, developing pupils’ understanding of the world around them. Both Geography and RW are incredibly popular and highly successful subjects at GCSE, and this role would also offer the potential to teach IB DP Geography or Philosophy at KS5.

There will be numerous opportunities to continue developing your teaching practice, through connections a range of in-house and external CPD programmes. You will be well supported in the faculty by a number of highly experienced colleagues, and have the chance to lead extra-curricular activities based on your interests, and join a range of overseas and local trips, and fieldwork opportunities.

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 & electric car lease schemes;
Enhanced parental leave;
Flexible work practices;
Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
Ticket ballots for high profile events;
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: Julia Haynes, Impington Village College, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LX 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 Impington Village College are welcome.