Geography/Travel & Tourism Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Southfields Academy seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our Humanities department, specialising in Travel & Tourism and Geography. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students to explore the world and understand its diverse cultures and environments.

About the Role

You will

• Deliver engaging and innovative lessons in Travel & Tourism and Geography.
• Develop a stimulating curriculum that fosters students’ understanding of global issues, sustainable tourism, and geographical concepts.
• Inspire students to develop a passion for travel, exploration, and understanding the interconnectedness of our world.
• Contribute to enriching the curriculum through fieldwork and extracurricular activities.
• Work collaboratively within the Humanities department to enhance teaching and learning.

Please be prepared to attend an interview on one of the following days

Friday 15th May

Monday 18th May

Tuesday 19th May

Please note if applications are received in advance of the deadline date we may interview earlier than the dates stated above.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment within a dedicated Humanities team.

Excellent professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

Modern resources and facilities to support engaging and effective teaching.

The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and inspire them to become informed and responsible global citizens.

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.

Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.

The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.

EAP Support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.