Geography Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of Geography

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality Geography education that develops students’ understanding of physical and human processes, global interdependence, environmental issues, and place knowledge, while fostering critical thinking and geographical enquiry skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and challenging Geography lessons in line with the National Curriculum and GCSE/A-level specifications.

• Teach a range of physical, human, and environmental geography topics.

• Develop students’ skills in data analysis, map work, fieldwork, and extended written responses.

• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND, EAL, and high-attaining students.

• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, effort, and achievement.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Contribute to the development and review of schemes of work and curriculum resources.

• Design, mark, and moderate assessments in line with school and examination board requirements.

• Use assessment data to monitor progress, inform planning, and implement targeted interventions.

• Prepare students effectively for internal and external examinations.

Fieldwork & Enrichment

• Plan, organise, and lead geographical fieldwork in line with health and safety requirements.

• Contribute to enrichment opportunities such as clubs, competitions, trips, or sustainability initiatives.

• Promote awareness of global issues, climate change, and sustainability.

Pastoral & Wider Responsibilities

• Act as a form tutor if required, supporting students’ academic and personal development.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, meetings, and extracurricular activities.

• Support the school’s ethos and values.

Safeguarding & Professional Duties

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

• Participate in CPD and departmental meetings.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the humanities faculty.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Degree in Geography or a closely related subject.

• Experience teaching Geography at secondary level (ECTs welcome).

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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