Teacher of Geography and Ethics

Job overview 

Salary: MPS/UPS 

Hours of work: 40%, Maternity Cover, Fixed Term until 31st December 2025.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography and Ethics to join our wonderful community. We have a large and supportive Humanities team here, which is well resourced and part of the Meridian Trust which provides a huge subject network for professional development. 

The ideal candidate 

•   Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject 
•    Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4 
•    Evidence of securing high outcomes from students 
•    Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning 
•    Commitment to continuing professional development 
•    Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support 
•    Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools 
•     Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered 

Benefits of working for us include: 

•  Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support   
•  Eyecare vouchers          
• Cycle to work scheme          
•  Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry          
•  Generous sick pay and annual leave  
•  Enhanced family friendly policies   
•   Excellent pension scheme   

About Swavesey Village College - 

Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’.  Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust – Meridian Trust.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:  27th March 2025 9am

We welcome applications from ECT's.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.