Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography/ Teacher of Geography

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Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting) A senior position of Assistant Curriculum Leader of Geography will be available to a candidate with relevant whole school experience. This role will pay TLR 2A. Department: Geography Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Closing Date: 15/05/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS Outer London + TLR

The Role

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Role

We are seeking two talented and committed individuals to join our successful Humanities department at Uxbridge High School: A Geography Teacher and an Assistant Curriculum Leader for Geography. Whether you're an ECT ready to inspire students or an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in your career, we offer an ambitious, supportive environment where your contribution will make a real impact.

As a Geography Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5, helping students explore and understand the world around them. You’ll join a passionate department that values creativity, collaboration, and academic rigour.

For the Assistant Curriculum Leader role, we’re looking for someone with proven classroom success and a desire to lead. You’ll work closely with the Curriculum Leader to help shape the vision and delivery of Geography across the school, supporting curriculum development, raising attainment, and mentoring colleagues.

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, inclusive school with a strong commitment to staff development and student achievement. We are part of The Uxbridge Learning Trust, offering excellent CPD, clear career pathways, and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

Other
Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
Long service awards.
Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
Staff wellbeing.
We have excellent spacious facilities and excellent IT equipment.
We offer a private health care.
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
First Degree		Essential
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards		Essential
Further Degree		Desirable

Skills

Relevant Skills
To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.	Essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.	Essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.	Essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.	Essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.	Essential
Experience
Track record of good or outstanding teaching.	Essential