Geography Teacher Mayfield School

DescriptionGeography TeacherSalary information: M1 to UP3Closing date: 19th December 2025Start date: January 2026 / Easter 2026Interview date: 4th December 2025Contract type: Temp/PermDo you want a teaching career in a progressive school where childrens learning is at the centre of everything you do Are you dedicated to the subject of Geography and creating a positive environment to inspire and engage studentThen this is the vacancy for youOverviewMayfield School seeks to appoint an outstanding dedicated and inspirational Geography Teacher. This is an exciting time to join us as we are currently embarking on a rapid school improvement journey and currently completing a transfer to the successful Salterns Academy Trust.What does Mayfield have to offer:A highly skilled diverse and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated to the education of childrenEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAn exciting and vibrant environment in which to workBeing part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary educationA supportive ethos and genuine concern for wellbeing of all our employeesA genuine opportunity to make a difference to the benefit of students and their local communityWe are looking for someone who:Is dedicated to their subjectIs energised to deliver inspirational and engaging lessons to get the best out of their classUnderstands different teaching methods for a range of studentsHas a caring persona towards those around themTakes notice of the details and observant of the little thingsTakes pride in their working environmentOur schoolOur school is a very special place where pupils staff and governors work in a community where we aim to Believe. Achieve. Succeed. every day. This is driven by our new set of shared values - Respect Inclusion and Ambition.Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site all-through maintained schools in the country which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education in a safe environment where all children are valued supported inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.How to applyPlease go to our website: complete the application Form and return toEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.Further informationIf you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour please contact our HR Department on . If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form please do contact the HR department.SafeguardingMayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.Some forms of employment occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare:All unspent convictions and conditional cautionsAll spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at riskThe DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions cautions reprimands and final warnings and any other information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Any information that is protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are considered protected. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - ()The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows:warnings reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificatethe multiple conviction rule has been removed meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction regardless of offence type or time passed each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually rather than all being automatically disclosed Key Skills Client Server,Marketing and Merchandising,Dsp,Bakery,ACCA Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1