Teacher of Geography
Teachers’ Main Scale, Full Time
Permanent
Available from 1st September 2026
Are you a Geography teacher who can inspire students to explore our changing world?
Baxter College is looking for an educator who can foster an enthusiastic, enquiry-based approach to the complex interactions between physical landscapes and human societies. In our classrooms, it is essential to develop students' awareness of global challenges—from climate change and sustainability to the pressures of urbanisation.
We are seeking an innovative practitioner who shares our values and can deliver an engaging curriculum at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, with the exciting opportunity to deliver A Level teaching in Severn Vale Sixth Form, our new collaborative Post 16 provision with Stourport High School.
Join us and use your passion for Geography to ensure every student makes exceptional progress.
Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.
Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.
At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.
- Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
- Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.
- EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.
- Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.
- Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.
- Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.
Joining our school community will suit those with:
- A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
- Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with families and external agencies.
- Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
- Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
- Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment
For further details of the post, please refer to the job information pack.
Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.
Other benefits include:
- Generous Occupational Pension
- Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
- Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
- Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
- Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be subject to reference checks.
Application Procedure:
Please submit application forms via Eteach.
Formal Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
We may close this vacancy early should a suitable appointment be made.
Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.