Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

• Vacancy ID: 1575
• Organisation: Schools
• Section: Queen Elizabeth High School
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
• Grade: School Teachers
• Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)
• If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
• Hourly Rate: £24.72 - £30.04
• Contract Hours: 37

Come and join our team

Required for September 2025, a highly motivated and well qualified Teacher of Geography to teach across the full ability range at KS3/ KS4. The ability to also teach History and or Religious Education is highly desirable. The successful candidate will join a conscientious and vibrant Humanities faculty. The humanities department is a successful one and regularly achieves high standards and excellent results at KS3, KS4 and KS5.

We are dedicated to providing challenging and engaging experiences for all pupils, and we are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate and capable of motivating and challenging our learners.

Carmarthen, a vibrant market town nestled on the edge of the picturesque Towy Valley (only 30 minutes from Swansea), is home to a pioneering comprehensive school that embodies the spirit of 'Caring, Learning, Leading'. Our school stands at the forefront of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. By fostering a culture of care, continuous learning and visionary leadership, we are proud to set the standard in education and prepare our students for a successful future. If you are eager to make a significant impact and inspire the next generation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Description

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DBS level

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level - Verbal

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date

28/04/2025, 09:00

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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Required for September 2025, a highly motivated and well qualified Teacher of Geography to teach across the full ability range at KS3/ KS4. The ability to also teach History and or Religious Education is highly desirable. The successful candidate will join a conscientious and vibrant Humanities faculty. The humanities department is a successful one and regularly achieves high standards and excellent results at KS3, KS4 and KS5. We are dedicated to providing challenging and engaging experiences for all pupils, and we are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate and capable of motivating and challenging our learners., Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Carmarthen, a vibrant market town nestled on the edge of the picturesque Towy Valley (only 30 minutes from Swansea), is home to a pioneering comprehensive school that embodies the spirit of 'Caring, Learning, Leading'. Our school stands at the forefront of educational excellence, dedicated to nurturing a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. By fostering a culture of care, continuous learning and visionary leadership, we are proud to set the standard in education and prepare our students for a successful future. If you are eager to make a significant impact and inspire the next generation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3) We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage., We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies