Teacher of Geography & Environmental Studies

Location: Redbridge, East/Outer London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

A vibrant, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a passionate, fieldwork-focused, and dynamic Teacher of Geography to join their high-performing Humanities department starting in January. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic geographer, whether an experienced teacher looking to expand their impact in an ambitious school or a dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire environmental curiosity, global awareness, and spatial literacy across a high-achieving student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Geography, you will bring physical landscapes, human demographics, climate science, and geopolitical systems to life. Joining the department for the spring term, you will deliver interactive, data-rich lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Geography), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Geography), developing students’ spatial inquiry, cartographic skills, GIS competency, and extended geographical essay writing.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A welcoming Outer London secondary school recognized for strong academic progress, active eco-initiatives, and modern learning technology

• Culture: A collaborative, well-resourced Humanities team equipped with comprehensive digital cartography tools, structured field trip frameworks, and supportive departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-impact Geography lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that blend physical earth sciences with human geography and global sustainability issues.

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

• Coordinate and lead educational field trips and local environmental investigations, teaching students data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and fieldwork reporting.

• Monitor, track, and evaluate student progress, applying targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring geographers while scaffolding core concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as eco-clubs, GIS projects, climate action groups, and university preparation for geography and environmental science degrees.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

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

• Thorough knowledge of national Geography examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and current curriculum standards.

• Superior classroom presence, strong spatial and numerical literacy, and an infectious enthusiasm for environmental stewardship and physical geography.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities for Fieldwork Coordination or Eco-School Leadership.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, environmentally minded Geography specialist eager to make a lasting impact from January at a thriving secondary school in Redbridge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.