Job Description

Geography Teacher

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Bonus Allowance

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a passionate Geography specialist with the ability to motivate and inspire the next generation of global citizens?

A renowned educational establishment is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Teacher of Geography. You will deliver high-quality teaching across the secondary level, including Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (Year 7 through to Sixth Form), promoting a motivating and safe learning environment where every student can excel and explore the complexities of our world.

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment for both students and staff, this is a great opportunity to join an ambitious academy. You will work within a collaborative department that values innovation, high expectations, and equality of access for all learners in our diverse, 11-18 urban school.

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 26 days after 2 years' service) + Bank or Public Holidays, as well as Christmas Eve.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective, high-quality Geography lessons from Year 7 to Year 13, ensuring that the study of physical and human environments meets the needs of all students.
• Monitor and assess student progress, using data to provide constructive feedback and ensure high levels of academic achievement across GCSE and A-Level cohorts.
• Act as a Form Tutor, providing pastoral support and maintaining positive professional relationships with students, parents, and carers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative resources and field-study curriculum plans, including the creative use of ICT and Interactive Whiteboards.
• Foster an inclusive environment, managing your classroom effectively to ensure safety, motivation, and high standards of behaviour.

Requirements:

• Hold a QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree in Geography or a related field.
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (teaching practice included), ideally in a multi-ethnic urban 11-18 setting.
• Strong knowledge of National Curriculum requirements, including GCSE and A-Level specifications, lesson planning, and assessment.
• Excellent communication, time management, and ICT skills, with a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

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