Teacher of Geography

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: Thursday 21^st May 2026

Rochdale MBC, Diocese of Salford and Diocese of Manchester

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Specialising in Mathematics and Computing

Wilton Grove

Heywood

OL10 2AA

1 x Teacher of Geography - Temporary contract to start 1^st September 2026 (up until the postholder returns from maternity leave)

Main Scale M1 to Upper Pay Scale UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048)

Are you a Geography teacher looking to play a key role in one of the highest achieving Geography departments in the Rochdale borough? This post is an exciting opportunity to teach and work within a team of highly motivated and inspiring staff.

Due to a departmental maternity leave, Holy Family RC & CE College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Geography who is passionate about education and who has a flair for working with young people, who will drive the Geography department on to its next stage of development as a high performing faculty.

Holy Family RC and CE College is a Dual Faith Christian 11-16 school located in Heywood, Rochdale. The College was judged as “Good” by OFSTED in January 2022 and “Outstanding” by both Salford and Manchester Diocese in June 2023.

The College is committed to becoming Outstanding in all areas and is rapidly driving improvement across the school. This post would be suitable for teachers who would welcome the chance to become part of our exciting journey.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Keen, committed students who are positive and active learners in a college that has a strong, Christian Ethos.
• Excellent professional development and guidance we welcome applications from NQT’s and all those who believe they have the skills to become an exceptional teacher.
• A very successful and over-subscribed school which is growing.
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning.
• Supportive and focused Senior Leaders with a passion to develop talented staff into the Middle and Senior Leaders of tomorrow.
• The chance to be part of a school that has a “can and will do” attitude, and the chance to be part of an exceptional department.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• A teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Highly motivated and a belief that we can change the life chances of young people for the better.
• A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help students to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.
• The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team, with a smile.
• A “can do” attitude that permeates your approach to the job, and a commitment to being the best you can be.
• To support the Christian ethos of our school.

Holy Family College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment @hfch.co.uk

Closing date: Sunday 17^th May 2026 at 11:59pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 18^th May 2026

Interview date: Thursday 21^st May 2026

This is a temporary contract to cover for Maternity Leave.