Job Description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join our vibrant Humanities department at Leigh Academy Mascalls. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to bring Geography to life for students of all abilities, from Key Stage 3 through to A level.
As a Geography Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging and high-quality lessons, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world. At Key Stage 3, you’ll embrace the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), using fieldwork and our local area to enrich students’ learning experiences and develop essential skills. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, eager to share best practice and continually develop our curriculum.
At Leigh Academy Mascalls, we are committed to supporting our staff through excellent professional development opportunities, a strong culture of collaboration, and a community where innovation is encouraged.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated and proactive teacher with strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Geography. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are ready to make a real impact.
We are keen for someone to join us as soon as possible, so apply today if you’re excited to inspire the next generation of geographers!
Working with us at Leigh Academy Mascalls
Leigh Academy Mascalls is a high-achieving, community-focused school where every student is known, supported and challenged to thrive. Our unique small school model—divided into four distinct colleges—fosters a personalised learning environment, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and ambitious setting.
Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and behaviour, we’re proud of our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and a shared commitment to excellence. As noted in our latest inspection, Mascalls is “a happy place to be” where “staff feel valued”—and where leadership is focused on supporting both student and staff success.
Our modern facilities combine light, open spaces with character-rich buildings, creating an inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned educator, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, professional growth and a passion for transforming lives.
Be part of our journey toward excellence—where your ideas are valued, your impact is real, and your career can truly flourish.
To find out more about Leigh Academy Mascalls, please click here.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.