Teacher of Geography

Location: Newham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School (Girls 11–16)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary girls' school and Sixth Form in the vibrant Inner London Borough of Newham is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join their renowned Humanities faculty starting in January. This is a stellar opportunity for a subject specialist, whether an experienced practitioner seeking a top-tier single-sex academic setting or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to empower young women to become global thinkers, environmental leaders, and spatial analysts.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Geography, you will inspire students to investigate the complex interactions between natural environments and human societies. Joining the team for the spring term, you will deliver high-impact, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Geography), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Geography), bringing critical topics like climate change, urban regeneration, global development, and natural hazard management to life.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A flagship Inner London girls' school celebrated for outstanding progress scores, academic ambition, and high rates of female student progression into STEM and environmental university courses

• Culture: An empowering, high-achieving, and supportive academic community equipped with modern GIS resources, dedicated fieldwork frameworks, and collaborative leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-rigor, engaging Geography lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that foster critical thinking, spatial literacy, and data-handling expertise.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations using data-driven tracking, targeted exam technique coaching, and detailed feedback routines.

• Lead and coordinate enriching fieldwork investigations, utilizing local East London urban regeneration projects and regional ecosystems to ground classroom theory in real-world inquiry.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring scholars while supporting developing geographers.

• Contribute to department and whole-school enrichment initiatives, such as eco-committees, sustainability initiatives, global citizenship projects, and university preparation.

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.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Geography teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5/A-Level experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Geography examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and fieldwork requirements.

• Superior classroom presence, strong spatial/data delivery skills, and an infectious passion for empowering young women through geographical education.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with TLR opportunities available for candidates interested in sustainability coordination or Key Stage leadership.

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

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, ambitious Geography specialist ready to inspire the next generation of female leaders at an Outstanding school in Newham starting this January, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.