Teacher of Geography

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New Mills School is a small, friendly 11–16 secondary school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport and Manchester.

Following a very positive Ofsted report rating us ‘Good’ in all areas, we are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our team. Ofsted praised our ambitious leadership, high-quality teaching, and strong student attitudes to learning, and we are now seeking an inspirational teacher to support our successful Humanities Faculty.

You will find New Mills School a warm, welcoming place, where we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong sense of community. Our values—Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Team Spirit—underpin everything we do. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are looking for a geography teacher who shares this passion.

The successful candidate will be a well-qualified subject specialist with a genuine passion for teaching Geography. We would welcome applications from NQTs, as well as experienced teachers.

Our perfect candidate:

• An excellent teacher of Geography, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes for students.
• An enthusiastic and innovative team player dedicated to improving teaching and learning by sharing good practice and developing others.
• An inclusive individual, with high expectations who can build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.

We will guarantee:

• A stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued, supported and makes a significant contribution to the school.
• Provision of high-quality CPD.
• A community of friendly, engaging students, who are full of character and have a lot of potential.

If you share our values, have the expertise and vision to drive excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Application packs can be obtained from the schools website - Job Vacancies » New Mills School or via jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk - and returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4NR via Email: jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk

Informal visits to the school are welcomed—please contact Pete Eckersley at 01663 423125 or via email jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk to arrange a visit or for further details.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.