Geography Teacher
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,413 to £53,532 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | E17 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | School Staff Direct |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32362-65641 |
Summary
Are you ready to take your students on a journey across continents, cultures, and current global issues? A secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated Geography Teacher to join their vibrant Humanities department full-time from September 2025.
This permanent role is ideal for an educator who wants to make Geography relevant, dynamic, and inspiring. You'll deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to KS5 provision depending on experience. For the right candidate, a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) is also available - giving you the chance to take on extra responsibility and lead on curriculum or enrichment initiatives.
You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, in a school that is committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and inclusive learning. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for a supportive environment to thrive, this role provides the platform to grow and make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, with possible KS5 involvement
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Design and deliver inclusive, well-planned lessons that engage and challenge
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Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies
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Promote global awareness, sustainability, and critical thinking in the classroom
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Contribute to curriculum planning and department enrichment activities
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Support extracurricular activities such as fieldwork, clubs, or theme days
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Take on additional duties or leadership (if awarded a TLR)
Qualifications and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Experience teaching Geography in secondary schools
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Strong curriculum knowledge and lesson planning ability
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Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
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A passion for helping students understand and engage with the world
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ECTs welcome - full support and mentoring available
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Interest in taking on added responsibility (TLR available for the right candidate)
School Staff Direct and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. Sponsorship is not available.
If you're ready to make Geography come alive, apply today.
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