Teacher of Geography 

Start date: September 2026 

Grade/Salary: MPS/UPS 

Contract: Permanent, full time 

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and bringing the world to life through geography? Uplands Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join our friendly and supportive team. You will have the chance to deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity about the environment, cultures, and global issues, while enjoying the benefits of teaching in a school set in beautiful surroundings. If you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to shape the next generation of geographers, we would like to hear from you. 

Uplands Academy a mixed 11-16 non-selective converter academy with approximately 835 students. Uplands is situated in Wadhurst, a small, rural town in East Sussex with traditional, independent shops in a warm and friendly local community. Wadhurst is close to Royal Tunbridge Wells which is approximately seven miles north with its bustling shopping centre, iconic landmarks and thriving social scene and fascinating architecture. Alot of our staff commute to us from a variety of places such as the south coast including Hastings and Eastbourne together with other locations across Kent and Sussex. 

Uplands Academy, alongside Beacon Academy and Hailsham Academy, is proud to be part of MARK Education Trust. The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the Trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful and knowledgeable. The Trust was established in September 2022 with the integration of Uplands Academy (formerly Uplands Community College) into the partnership with Beacon Academy. In September 2025, the Trust were delighted to welcome Hailsham Academy (formerly Hailsham Community College Academy Trust). Together, we are committed to building strong, cohesive teams dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our students thrive and our staff are empowered to deliver and develop with excellence. 

At Uplands Academy, we are ambitious for excellence in all we do.  Our vision is to provide the best possible education for all our students and to be an exceptional educational establishment for our community and nationally. 

For further details, please contact the Human Resources department on 01892 782135 or email cburgess@uplands-academy.org. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.  

All schools within MARK Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 service checks along with other relevant employee checks. 

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.