Job description
About the Role
As a Geography Teacher, you will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across the ability range, supporting students with diverse needs to make meaningful progress both academically and personally. You will work closely with colleagues, inclusion staff, and leaders to create a safe, supportive, and motivating learning environment.
You will be accountable to the Principal and play an active role in the wider life of the Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality Science lessons in line with agreed schemes of work
Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEN
Use assessment and feedback to support progress and set clear learning targets
Maintain accurate records of progress and report to parents in line with Academy policy
Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes learning and good behaviour
Embed digital learning where appropriate
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and technicians
Act as a form tutor and contribute to PSHE, assemblies, and cross-curricular activities
Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and equal opportunities at all times
About You
A qualified teacher who meets the Teachers’ Standards
A strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students
Someone calm, flexible, and solution-focused, with excellent behaviour-management skills
A team player who values collaboration and professional development
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
What We have to Offer:
- A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
- A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
- All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
- Strong potential for career progression.
- A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
- An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
- Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
- A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact oakhr@oa.weareauthentic.education
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About this school
Oak Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 647
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,451
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- Academy trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH11 9JJ
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- Salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1-UPS3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 8 June 2026
- Closing date
- 19 June 2026
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