Geography Teacher – Secondary School – Brighton

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

A secondary school in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Geography Teacher to join its Humanities department. The school is looking for a teacher who can encourage students to explore the physical and human processes that shape the world, develop their understanding of environmental challenges and become confident users of geographical evidence.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students in developing their analytical skills and preparing for examinations. This role would suit a teacher who enjoys using real-world examples to make Geography relevant and intellectually stimulating.

• Geography Teacher Role

• Teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4

• Preparing students for GCSE Geography

• Location: Brighton

• Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

• Full-time, permanent position

• Immediate start available

Geography Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

You will plan and deliver lessons covering physical landscapes, urban environments, population, development, climate and resource management. Students should learn to interpret maps and data, evaluate case studies and develop well-supported explanations of geographical processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality Geography lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teaching physical and human Geography in line with curriculum requirements.

• Preparing students for GCSE assessments and examinations.

• Developing map-reading, data interpretation and extended-writing skills.

• Using case studies to explore real-world geographical issues.

• Encouraging students to evaluate environmental and social challenges.

• Differentiating lessons to support a range of abilities and learning needs.

• Assessing students' work and providing clear feedback.

• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to improve outcomes.

• Supporting fieldwork and geographical investigations where required.

• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and independent learning.

• Collaborating with Humanities colleagues on curriculum planning and resources.

Geography Teacher – School Information

The school is based in Brighton and seeks to provide students with a supportive learning environment where they can develop knowledge, confidence and independence. Geography helps learners understand how places change, how people interact with their environments and how global issues affect communities.

The successful candidate will join a teaching team committed to developing students' subject knowledge and examination skills. You will encourage pupils to question evidence, consider different perspectives and connect classroom learning with the wider world.

Geography Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Hold QTS or be an eligible Early Career Teacher.

• Have a degree or strong subject knowledge in Geography.

• Be confident teaching Geography at secondary level, particularly KS3 and KS4.

• Understand GCSE Geography curriculum requirements.

• Demonstrate effective planning, assessment and classroom management.

• Be able to explain geographical concepts clearly.

• Use data, maps and case studies effectively in lessons.

• Have high expectations for student achievement and conduct.

Salary

The position is paid on the MPS1–UPS3 scale, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application

If you are a committed Geography Teacher seeking a full-time, permanent opportunity in Brighton, please send your CV for consideration.