At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging geography lessons and support student progress during maternity cover.
- Company: Join a supportive school within the River Learning Trust, focused on collaboration and professional growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a structured professional development programme, employee assistance, and a government-backed pension.
- Other info: Work alongside dedicated colleagues in a culture that values expertise and promotes well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong background in Geography and lesson delivery skills.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
You will ensure curriculum continuity and maintain academic momentum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 throughout the maternity cover period. By delivering structured, evidence-informed lessons, you will help students interpret geographical data and build core analytical skills. Your work will directly support departmental stability and pupil progress.
What You’ll Bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong subject background in Geography.
- Skill in delivering sequence-driven lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Practical experience embedding mapwork, GIS analysis, and fieldwork preparation into teaching.
- Commitment to collaborative planning, shared resources, and workload-sensitive moderation.
- High expectations for conduct combined with clear, consistent classroom routines.
The School & Trust Context:
Our geography department operates within an aligned autonomy framework, balancing high academic standards with sensible workload boundaries. Teachers benefit from shared scheme-of-work repositories and research-informed professional development through the River Learning Trust network. Rather than spending time reinventing core materials, colleagues work together on shared curriculum refinement and joint moderation. As part of River Learning Trust, you will benefit from structured CPLD and full recognition of continuous public sector service. All colleagues also receive access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and government-backed pension schemes. We offer a supportive environment grounded in relational trust, where staff expertise is respected and workload impact is carefully considered. River Learning Trust and Chipping Norton School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We actively value the 'different contributions' you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Teacher of Geography (maternity cover) employer: Chipping Norton School
Chipping Norton School, part of the River Learning Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional development of its staff. With a collaborative work culture, teachers enjoy the autonomy to tailor lessons while benefiting from high-quality continuous professional learning and a supportive network across 31+ schools. The school offers a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and full recognition of public sector service, ensuring a fulfilling and secure environment for educators dedicated to making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
