At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through engaging Geography lessons and foster a love for learning.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at Harrogate High School, part of Northern Star Academies Trust.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Early career teachers welcome; strong induction programme available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for Geography and commitment to high educational standards.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Harrogate High School
Education Phases: Secondary; Job Roles: Teacher; Subjects: Geography
Harrogate High School are seeking to recruit an inspirational Teacher of Geography to join our strong, vibrant Humanities team on a fixed term contract until 31.08.2027. We provide an excellent and challenging education, which seeks to enable all students to make outstanding progress in their learning and gain a great sense of personal development and achievement. We strongly believe in personalisation and encouraging enquiring minds. The school highly values the importance of developing a community environment in which mutual respect and individual talents are nurtured.
As the successful candidate, you will embrace the Harrogate High School pledge delivering high quality teaching and learning across Geography. You will be fully supported by an experienced faculty lead who shares a vision of effective teaching and learning founded on collaborative planning, assessment and instruction. You will be supported by a good team and a well-resourced department with relatively new facilities. You will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students can make excellent progress. Early career teachers are welcome to apply and if successful will be supported by our strong induction programme.
You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards, possess up-to-date knowledge and understanding of teaching and behaviour management strategies, with a passion to enhance the learning experience of all our students. You will also take an active role in achieving our trust wide Sustainability aims.
We can offer a commitment to your professional development and the opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.
Safeguarding: Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
About Us: At Harrogate High School all our children are able to enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. We recently received a positive Ofsted inspection which commented that ‘care, compassion and commitment are characteristic of pupils’ experience.’ Our motto of Learning First which is underpinned by our CARES values help us deliver the best for our students. Everyone who plays a part in Harrogate High School life is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of the community. We are proud to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.
Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust? We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies have positive Ofsted ratings.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th September
Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible
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