TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY - MATERNITY COVER

Maternity cover starting March 2027 - March 2028 The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Geography to join our successful and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to inspire young people, deliver high-quality teaching and learning, and help students achieve their full potential. The role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who are committed to raising standards and fostering a love of Geography. The Ideal Applicant Will Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be on track to achieve QTS.A successful record of teaching Geography, with strong outcomes at Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4, or the potential to demonstrate excellence as an ECT.A secure understanding of current educational developments and best practice, including strategies to support disadvantaged pupils and the effective use of Pupil Premium funding.High expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement.A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS. A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium. The ability to put vision into practice. What We Offer You As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.£2k Cycle to work scheme. About Us Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was again recognised by Ofsted and demonstrated within our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, as we deliver high quality education for each and every student. If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at The Ruth Gorse Academy. How To Apply If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 253 1600. If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.