Teacher of Geography

The Sir John Colfox Academy is looking for a Teacher of Geography to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £32,916-£51,048 per annum (M1 to UP3).

This job is .

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01/01/2026.

Required from January/Easter 2026, a well-qualified and successful classroom practitioner to teach Geography in our strong Humanities Department. The take up of Geography at GCSE and A Level is very strong, so it would be expected that the successful candidate would be able to teach up to GCSE Level and the ability to teach A Level is desirable. The department follows the AQA specification at GCSE and A-Level and has a well-sequenced curriculum at KS3. The ability to offer some flexibility and teach KS3 in another humanities subject would also be welcomed.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr T Hardinge (Deputy Headteacher) via the main office:

About the role

We are looking for a colleague who can:

? Convey a passion for Geography, including its contemporary relevance in an ever-changing world.

? Plan and teach lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve good outcomes.

? Adapt teaching so that all students are supported and challenged at an appropriate level.

? Build excellent relationships with pupils and colleagues in order to work collaboratively.

? Contribute to the wider provision of curricular and extra-curricular activities within the Geography department such as local fieldwork and trips.

We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Amanda Tuck on or by emailing

About our School

Set in a stunning location overlooking Bridport and the surrounding rolling hills, the Sir John Colfox Academy was built in 1999 and offers a lovely environment for staff to work in and where students can achieve their maximum potential.

'Inspiring learners, Achieving Excellence is our aim', and we are proud of our wonderful team of teaching and support staff who do their very best to bring this to life for all of our students.

Whilst we are very proud of our record of excellent exam results, and our recent 'Good' Ofsted rating, we believe a first class education is about much more than this, and aspire for all our students to have a school experience that gives them access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment.

For more information please visit our school website:

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
• free onsite parking
• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.