Geography Teacher

Elementa Support Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training & Support

Dedicated candidate manager

Fair pay policy

Job summary

Elementa Support Services is partnering with secondary schools to recruit a Geography Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum. The role aims to inspire curiosity about the world, deepen environmental understanding, and nurture global citizens in a positive learning environment.

Requirements include QTS, EWC registration, and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Qualifications

• QTS is required for eligibility to teach in a maintained school.
• EWC registration or willingness to register with EWC is required.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service, or willingness to apply (assistance available)
• Experience teaching Geography at secondary level, including placements is essential.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Teach across key stages, covering topics such as physical landscapes, climate change, urbanisation, sustainability, and global development.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

QTS

EWC registration

Enhanced DBS

Geography teaching experience

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

EWC registration

Job description

• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)


• Location: Caerphilly & surrounding areas


• Start date: ASAP


• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)


• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate Geography Teacher who believes in the power of geography to inspire curiosity about the world, deepen environmental understanding, and develop global citizens?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of Geography who can deliver engaging, dynamic lessons across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to explore physical and human geography, understand global challenges, and achieve their full potential within a positive learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Geography, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons in line with the national curriculum


• Teach across key stages, covering topics such as physical landscapes, climate change, urbanisation, sustainability, and global development


• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment


• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively


• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)


• Experience teaching Geography at secondary level (including placements)


• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience across KS5


• Experience delivering fieldwork and enquiry-based learning


• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process


• Satisfactory references


• Safeguarding & Prevent training


• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories


• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)


• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu


• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections


• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive


• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support


• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement


• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

• Not currently based within the UK


• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work


• Without UK secondary school teaching experience