Teacher of Geography

Temple Learning Academy, part of Red Kite Learning Trust                           

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

FTE Salary: In line with national pay scales M1-U3: £30,000 – £46,525 per annum

For more information on our school: www.templelearningacademy.org  

A unique opportunity to be part of the of the exciting journey at Temple Learning Academy: an all-through school in the heart of its community.

Temple Learning Academy is one of only a few ‘all-through’ (Early Years to Y11) schools in Leeds. Being an all-through school means our students benefit from a seamless transition between year groups and phases; shared expertise and resources, and a curriculum that is sequenced from Early Years to Year 11.

Our colleagues specialise in either Primary or Secondary phase practice and work for the vast majority of their time in their respective phases. Consequently, this post will base you almost always within the Secondary phase. Cross phase work has so many benefits and allows us to maximise the opportunities for our students so we encourage this collaboration as often as possible. With training and support, and strong relationships between colleagues, our through-school collaboration is a source of exciting opportunities for students and staff. No colleague is expected to work cross-phase without the full support of appropriate

Do you possess a strong and creative subject knowledge, proactive nature and commitment to demonstrating our school’s values? We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a skilled and passionate Teacher of Geography to join our brilliant department at TLA.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to support our educational aims who has the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to motivate our students within the Secondary phase. For the right candidate, you will be joining a highly successful and supportive team and the post attracts a MPS 1 – UPS 3 salary.

We are looking for someone who;

·        Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice.

·        Has a commitment to enhancing student learning and experience and an inspiring passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives.

·        Has an inclusive purpose, raising and supporting the achievements of all to reach their potential with a mindset to always lead by example. 

·        Has excellent interpersonal skills and qualities that inspire and motivate whole school commitment.

·        Has a teaching specialism, qualification, training or experiences in Geography.

As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:

·        being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards our shared mission of; Nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives

·        our Trust commitment to continued investment in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be

·        a clear set of values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, kindness and promotion of positive wellbeing

We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including; teachers’ pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

Next steps

We have simplified our recruitment process for your convenience.

To express your interest, simply email the recruitment team at tlarecruitment@tla.rklt.co.uk to arrange an initial call to see if our role and your experience is a good match. A full application will be required later in the process if you proceed.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so we encourage you to apply ASAP. This position may close early should we find a successful candidate prior to the deadline.