Geography Teacher

Merit Academic Solutions Ltd; Carlton-on-Trent CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized educational recruitment agency is seeking a Geography Teacher for a large secondary school in Nottingham. The role involves teaching Geography to KS3 and KS4, lesson planning, and participating in school activities. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for teaching. The position offers competitive pay and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed teacher pay scale compliant rates

Extensive support from education specialists

Free CPD via partner platforms

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching Geography.
• Minimum of 2 school based references.
• Experience in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Attend parents evenings and events outside teaching hours.
• Manage a form/tutor group.

Skills

Teaching Geography

Maintaining pupil attendance

Lesson planning and assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Full enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity

Job Title: Geography Teacher

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: Jan 5th 2026

Duration: Temp to Perm

Shift Pattern: Full Time

Salary: Teacher Pay Scale Compliant

School Details

The school is a large secondary school serving the north Nottingham city centre community. It has recently been nationally recognised for their significantly improved GCSE results, rewarded through a comprehensive and targeted improvement scheme that has set the school on course for an expected grading improvement from its current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Additions and improvements to the leadership team have resulted in a more focussed set of pupil expectations and also strengthened processes and resources to ensure that these expectations are met.

About the Role

• Teacher of Geography (exclusively) to KS3 and KS4 (with the possibility of KS5 being required, dependant on department requirements)
• Form / tutor group responsibilities
• Full time and ongoing, with the applicant eligible to be considered for the permanent position
• Lesson planning, delivery and assessment required
• Attendance at parents evenings and any other required events outside of teaching hours

Candidate Requirements

• Specialist in teaching Geography
• Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
• Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS (including inductions terms for ECT's)
• Full enhanced DBS certificate
• Completion of the Merit Education Onboarding Process
• The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher
• A minimum of 2 school based references

What We Can Offer

The School

• To be recognised for being a key contributor to a school already on an upwards trajectory regarding standards and attainment
• An established department with a supporting HoD and peers
• Completed schemes of work and a robustly designed curriculum
• Dedicated 'outside of classroom' support for pupils requiring individual attention and academic/behavioural support
• Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider

Merit Education

• Guaranteed teacher pay scale compliant rates of pay as a minimum
• Extensive support and assistance from a dedicated Merit Education employment specialist
• Payroll via a dedicated, ethical provider with added benefits such as access to discounts to many well known high street brands and outlets
• Free CPD via our partner platforms covering a wide range of specialist training and guidance
• Auto-enrolment into the Merit Education Loyalty Scheme, with the potential for increased salary and bonus payments (t's and c's apply)

How to Apply

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