Wiltshire Council
Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)
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Salary: Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Scale
Hours of work: 0.8 or full time considered
Contract type: Temporary maternity cover (This Temporary appointment is to provide cover during the Maternity Leave of the permanent post holder, and will cease when she returns to duty or if the post becomes vacant)
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Laurence School for further information.
About us
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
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All about the role
We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our Geography Department.
The successful applicant will be able to teach Geography to Key Stage 5.
ECTs are welcome to apply.
The St Laurence Geography department is a successful and well-established department within the school. It has a long-standing history of consistently high uptake at both GCSE and A-Level. The department is characterised by a commitment to working collaboratively and towards continuous improvement.
Find out more and apply
To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21531/Teacher-of-Geography-Maternity-Cover-Letter-to-candidates/pdf/Teacher_of_Geography_(Maternity_Cover)_Letter_to_candidates.pdf], complete an application form [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21513/St-Laurence-School-Application-Form/doc/St_Laurence_School_Application_Form.docx] and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to jobapp@st-laurence.com [jobapp@st-laurence.com]
For further details please refer to the Job Description [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21528/Teacher-of-Geography-Job-Description/pdf/Teacher_of_Geography_Job_Description.pdf] and Person Specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21529/Teacher-of-Geography-Person-Specification/pdf/Teacher_of_Geography_Person_Specification.pdf], phone Sally Hackett on (01225) 309506, email jobapp@st-laurence.com [jobapp@st-laurence.com], or visit the school website (www.st-laurence.com [https://www.st-laurence.com])
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Important dates
- Closing date (and time): 9am on Monday 5th October 2026
- Interview date: w/c 12th October 2026
- Commencement date: December 2026 or January 2027
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Geography department information [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21530/Geography-Department-Information-2026/pdf/Geography_Department_Information_2026.pdf]
Equalities form [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/21514/St-Laurence-School-Equalities-Form/doc/St_Laurence_School_Equalities_Form.docx] - to accompany application
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