Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success. This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.About the DepartmentOutwood Academy Portland’s Humanities department is a hugely popular one within the school; students often comment on how approachable, kind and enthusiastic we are. We consist of three geographers, five historians and one RS specialist, all of whom love working here and are passionate about securing the best outcomes for our students. We share the Scott corridor, aptly named after the famous Antarctic explorer, and all of the Humanities classrooms are resourced with interactive whiteboards, visualisers and ample storage, which will enable you to teach in a variety of ways. In addition to this, we share a small workroom with several computers, fridge, freezer and nearly always a selection of snacks! And if snacks and a fridge aren’t what you are looking for, we also have a range of teaching and learning books to support professional development, as well as a selection of subject books and subscriptions to professional organisations, such as the Historical Association. Wellbeing and management of workload are a priority for the department, and we work collaboratively whenever possible and often share resources and planning. We all want the best for our students, and by sharing expertise and best practices, we believe we can achieve this. The amazing Reprographics department is also always available to help with printing and resource making for lessons, and this support is invaluable. We help each other whenever we can, which includes support with planning, marking and sometimes even teaching. As a team, we share the view that whilst our job is often challenging, we do it because it is hard and because of the positive impact we have on our amazing students day in, day out.If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Tina Lakin, Head of Humanities, at c.lakin@portland.outwood.comTo view the job description, please click here.To view the person specification, please click here.For more information and to apply online, please click the Apply button.Closing date: Midday on 14 May 2026.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.