An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a well-qualified and inspirational teacher of geography who is committed to the highest standards of learning, teaching and achievement. The successful candidate will have very high expectations and an unwavering commitment to all students maximising their potential and achieving their personal best.
If you have the subject expertise, vision, commitment, and people skills to contribute to this successful department, coupled with the ability to engage and enthuse our students with a love of geography, then we would like to hear from you. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers who are entering the profession, as well as applications from experienced and highly successful classroom practitioners. This role is required from September 2026 until the family leave returner which is expected to be July 2027.
Qualifications and Expectations
- a dedicated, passionate and responsive teacher who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic
- a commitment to providing high quality lessons to engage, challenge and inspire students
- an individual with the ability to teach geography across the full ability range, including the ability to successfully teach A-level Geography
- a colleague who is inspirational to staff and students and committed to sharing best practice
- a strong commitment to inclusion and personal development, including extra-curricular and enrichment
- a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale
- excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. All teaching staff members will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. Eligibility to teach will be checked with the Department for Education.
