Teacher of GeographyCouncil

Teacher of Geography

Full time – Permanent

Start Date – as soon as possible

Salary: MPS/UPS

ECTs welcome

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Geography who will encourage and create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.

You should have experience of teaching Geography across the ability range for KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire learners to achieve excellent results. Our friendly, thriving, and supportive team believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. Ninestiles, an Academy is a developing and improving Academy and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and support that journey.

The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist or a newly qualified teacher who wishes to develop their career, to help build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to the Academy and community.

ECT’s are welcome to apply.

About our school

Ninestiles, an Academy, is proud to be recognised as the TES Inclusive School of the Year 2025, celebrating our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse, and high-achieving environment for all learners.

Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were praised for taking effective action to maintain the high standards previously identified, reaffirming our status as a ‘Good’ school. Inspectors highlighted that our learners thrive both socially and academically, showing genuine respect for others’ differences—a reflection of our inclusive ethos and high aspirations.

Our pastoral care is a cornerstone of our success, with highly effective support systems and a staff team that holds consistently high expectations for every learner. At Ninestiles, we focus on securing strong academic outcomes and on preparing learners to become active, responsible citizens.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed by our collaborative leadership team and colleagues across Summit Learning Trust to offer breadth and balance. Learners benefit from a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 3, laying the foundation for informed choices at Key Stage 4, where options are tailored to their interests and abilities.

Beyond the classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme is a real strength of the school. With over 70 clubs and activities—including sport, music, art, drama, and debating—students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop new skills.

Join us at Ninestiles and be part of a school where inclusion, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying.

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About the Trust

https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:

Employee assistance programme High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression Wellbeing Advocates Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers Generous employer pension schemes

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 4 October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held very shortly after the closing date.

To Apply

Please visit our website at https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/careers-vacancies/

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].