Geography (& History) Teacher | One year Contract

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Geography and History Teacher to join a supportive Humanities team. The role offers opportunities to teach across various key stages, with a focus on engaging students in Geography. Professional development and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Geography at Key Stage 3 and preferably at Key Stage 4/5.
• Demonstrated commitment to making Geography engaging.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography across Key Stages 3–5 with departmental support.
• Inspire students and make Geography relevant for all learners.

Skills

Classroom Management

Subject Knowledge in Geography

ICT Skills

Creativity

Education

Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Are you a passionate Geography and History Teacher looking for your next challenge in a thriving Sheffield secondary school? We are working in partnership with a high-achieving, over-subscribed school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and inclusive education. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and well-supported Humanities team within a diverse and forward-thinking learning environment.

The Role:
The school is seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified Teacher of Geography and History to join its team in September 2025. While the role is focused on Geography, experience or flexibility to support History at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3–5, with strong departmental support and access to fieldwork and enrichment opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong subject knowledge in Geography

• Demonstrate a commitment to making Geography engaging and relevant for all learners

• Have experience teaching Geography at Key Stage 3 and preferably at Key Stage 4/5

• Show genuine passion for the subject and for inspiring students

• Be confident in using ICT and data to support planning and assessment

• Bring energy, creativity, and commitment to a collaborative departmental culture

About the Department:
Geography is a well-established and valued subject at the school, taught by a team of five specialist teachers. Students benefit from dedicated administrative support, and the department is committed to delivering a rich curriculum that includes fieldwork and residential opportunities. The role offers excellent potential for professional growth in a supportive and ambitious setting.

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, wellbeing programme, eye care vouchers, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Safeguarding Statement:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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