Geography Teacher

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY Salary - MPS1 (£31,650) to UPS3 (£49,084) Commencing - September 2025 Can you captivate students with your enthusiasm for the world around us? Do you inspire creative and critical thinking in your lessons? The Role Watling Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Geography Teacher to inspire students to have a love for our planet and an understanding of its complexities. As a Geography Teacher at Watling Academy, you will:

• Deliver captivating lessons on diverse environments and ecosystems, promoting a love of learning.
• Engage students in discussions on global issues like climate change and sustainability, empowering them to think critically and responsibly about their impact.
• Lead fieldwork expeditions and practical investigations to develop practical skills and hands-on understanding of geographical concepts.
• Cultivate essential analytical skills, including data interpretation, graphical analysis, and cartographic techniques, equipping students to make informed, evidence-based conclusions about real-world geographic issues.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.
About Watling Academy Watling Academy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community. For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack About The Denbigh Alliance The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust. As a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do. The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry Closing date for applications: 28th November 2024, 9am

Watling Academy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community., The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.