Principal: Ms J Schofield |Required: January 2027 | Teacher of Geography | MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047| Applications from both experienced and ECTs are welcome
The Discovery Academyis seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join ourstrong teamof highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.
At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need thevery bestpeople, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students inaccuratespoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
Our Purpose
At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to"delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson,every day that allows every student to achieve success".As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensurehigh expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students.We believe havinghigh expectationsof behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.
Why Discovery?
The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.
The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust whichis located inStoke-on-Trent and consists of two SecondaryAcademies, four PrimaryAcademies and a CentralTeam. Alpha Academies Trust has beenestablishedto create a network ofPrimary andSecondaryAcademies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every childthatovercomesinequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
The Benefits of Working forOurTrust
- good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%
- discounted gym membership for on-site gyms
- 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
- free on-site parking
- subsidised meals
- Cycle scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
- Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
We’reDisability Confident!
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact ourTrustHR Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Closing Date for this Post: Friday 16th October 2026Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026
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