Geography Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Geography Teacher, where you will inspire students through engaging lessons and a passion for the subject. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, aiming for high academic standards and community engagement. With opportunities for professional development and a flexible probationary period, you can thrive in your teaching career. If you are ready to make a difference and help shape the future of young minds, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive payment package

Paid weekly

Opportunities for professional development

12-week flexible probationary period

Dedicated secondary consultants

Guidance for graduates through Future Teachers Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Geography Teacher with a PGCE specializing in Geography or related subject.
• Strong understanding of the GCSE Geography syllabus and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE Geography classes and inspire students to achieve excellence.
• Full teaching responsibilities in a supportive school environment.

Skills

Passion for Geography

Excellent knowledge of GCSE Geography syllabus

Strong understanding of teaching secondary age pupils

Ability to motivate and inspire

High resilience and emotional intelligence

Education

PGCE qualification specializing in Geography or related subject

Job description

Geography Teacher

We have an exciting permanent vacancy for a qualified Geography Teacher to join one of our partner Secondary Schools in Bedford!

• Location: Bedford
• Start date: June or September 2025
• Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm or Permanent contract available
• Pay: M1 - M6, UPS 1-3; Contract pays weekly at a daily rate equivalent of £150 - £230+ for qualified teachers

Are you a knowledgeable, ambitious, and passionate Geography Teacher? This is a rare opportunity for a teacher seeking a new challenge, ideally into a permanent position, as the department aims to grow with the school's development.

As a Geography Teacher, your timetable will primarily involve teaching GCSE Geography classes to students choosing this subject as part of their options. You will have full teaching responsibilities and inspire students to achieve excellence according to the AQA GCSE specification.

Could this be you? Do you demonstrate:

• Passion for Geography
• PGCE qualification specializing in Geographical field or related subject
• Excellent knowledge of the GCSE Geography syllabus
• Strong understanding of teaching secondary age pupils
• A 'can do' and positive attitude to inspire pupils
• Ability to motivate and inspire, using your own initiative
• Willingness to learn and support others
• Patient and friendly attitude
• High resilience and emotional intelligence

About the School:

This medium-sized secondary school located in a residential area in Bedfordshire is looking for a Geography Teacher to join their growing department. The school boasts an established staff with excellent support and organization. In Bedfordshire, they pride themselves on good behaviour standards and community engagement, aiming for the best outcomes in academics, arts, and sports. They hold a 'Good' Ofsted grading in leadership.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
• Competitive payment package
• Paid weekly
• Opportunities for professional development through our CPD Academy
• 12-week flexible probationary period with the option to leave if the role isn't the right fit
• Dedicated secondary consultants with 4+ years of experience
• Established agency operating nationwide, including during COVID
• Guidance for graduates through our Future Teachers Programme

Interested in this role?

We look forward to your application!

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