Teacher of Geography at The Cottesloe School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CS/70045

Location

Church Street, Wing, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0NY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS - UPS

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 20th May, 2026

Start Date

July or September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

Friday 22nd May 2026

Interview Date(s) Friday 22nd May 2026

About this Role

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in a welcoming school that invests heavily in its staff and facilities to ensure student success.

We are looking for:

An enthusiastic, full-time teacher with a passion for delivering high-quality Geography lessons.
A practitioner with a strong grasp of the Geography curriculum across KS3, KS4 and KS5 underpinned by robust assessment and monitoring strategies.
A professional that engages with powerful pedagogy, to apply evidence-informed techniques to elevate teaching and learning.
A teacher who models the highest standards and possesses the ability to inspire and challenge a diverse range of students.

What we offer:

An Early Start for ECTs: Early Career Teachers will be offered a contract starting in July 2026, providing early induction support and summer remuneration.
Professional Autonomy: The freedom and trust to deliver creative, high-impact lessons within a highly supportive and collaborative department.
Career Development: A commitment to your professional growth through bespoke whole-school and departmental CPD.

To discuss the role further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Louise Baldwin (Head of School) at lbaldwin@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

The deadline for completed applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 20th May 2026, with interviews taking place on Friday 22nd May.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Contact Details

  Louise Baldwin (Head of School)
  01296 688264
  lbaldwin@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk

The Cottesloe School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

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Please read the job description and person specification and provide as much information as possible, giving clear examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role.
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