Teacher of Geography & Earth Sciences

Location: Newham, East/Inner London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Newham (Inner London) is seeking an articulate, curious, and dynamic Teacher of Geography to join their close-knit Humanities team. Situated in one of the UK’s most culturally rich and rapidly evolving urban landscapes, this community school offers an exciting backdrop for a geography specialist, whether an experienced educator eager to lead A-Level modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to explore physical environments, urban dynamics, global sustainability, and social geography alongside an enthusiastic student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Geography within our community school setting, you will empower students to understand their local environment and their place in the wider world. Joining a collaborative, values-driven Humanities department, you will deliver high-rigor theoretical and field-based lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Geography), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Geography), equipping pupils with essential spatial analysis, GIS mapping, and critical inquiry skills.

• Environment: A supportive Inner London community school featuring modern digital resources, integrated GIS learning tools, fieldwork equipment, and deep-rooted neighborhood connections

• Culture: A warm, inclusive educational community focused on social mobility, restorative practices, shared digital schemes of learning, and active community-based projects

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible Geography lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that foster deep environmental awareness, spatial literacy, and data evaluation capabilities.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations and required fieldwork modules using targeted feedback, live modelling, and data-informed tracking.

• Design and lead meaningful, curriculum-linked fieldwork trips using both East London’s rich urban landscape and regional environments as living classrooms.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress, applying inclusive teaching practices to stretch high-aspiring scholars while providing effective scaffolding for students with diverse learning needs.

• Contribute positively to community and departmental enrichment, including Eco-Schools initiatives, local sustainability projects, geography clubs, and external lecture series.

Requirements

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

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

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

• Solid understanding of national Geography examination specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and practical fieldwork requirements.

• Strong classroom presence, an inclusive mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm for physical and human geography.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Humanities Leadership or School Sustainability Lead.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring, and access to staff health, wellbeing, and community benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring Geography specialist committed to community-focused education and empowering the next generation of global citizens in Newham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.