Teacher of Geography

Location: Waltham Forest

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

A progressive, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a curious, dynamic, and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join their thriving Humanities faculty starting in January. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate specialist, whether an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster environmental stewardship, spatial awareness, and global inquiry across an eager student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Geography, you will bring physical processes and human landscapes to life, exploring pressing global themes such as climate change, urbanization, geopolitical shifts, and sustainable resource management. Joining the team for the spring term, you will deliver structured, high-impact lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Geography), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level Geography), incorporating fieldwork methodologies and spatial data analysis.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A vibrant Outer London secondary school recognized for its supportive community, eco-initiatives, and commitment to academic ambition

• Culture: A collaborative, well-resourced Humanities department equipped with modern GIS software, established schemes of work, and proactive departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-rigor Geography lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with opportunities to teach A-Level Geography based on subject expertise.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national examinations using data-driven progress tracking, exam board techniques, and detailed diagnostic feedback.

• Organize and lead meaningful geographical fieldwork studies, utilizing local East London environments, green spaces, and urban regeneration sites to bring classroom learning to life.

• Monitor, track, and report on pupil progress, delivering targeted support to stretch high-aspiring geographers while scaffolding core concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, eco-clubs, sustainability drives, and cross-curricular STEM/humanities projects.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic background with a degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated capability or proven experience teaching GCSE Geography (A-Level experience is a bonus, while strong placement records are welcomed for ECTs).

• Solid understanding of national Geography examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

• Superior classroom presence, strong spatial/data presentation skills, and a genuine passion for environmental sustainability and global issues.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, dedicated Geography teacher ready to make an immediate impact from January at an engaging secondary school in Waltham Forest, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.