Geography Teacher

School Staff Direct; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading initiative to become a qualified Geography teacher starting September 2025. This full-time role includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and a well-resourced school environment. Earn while you learn with a financial package that ensures your development and provides support during your journey into teaching.

Benefits

Tax-free bursary or scholarship available

Guaranteed salary in year two

Qualifications

• A degree in Geography (minimum 2:2 for bursary, 2:1 or 1st for scholarship).
• A genuine desire to become a qualified teacher.
• Commitment to completing teacher training and QTS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering Geography lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Engage students with dynamic and inclusive teaching methods.
• Support behaviour management strategies in the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for education

Education

Degree in Geography or closely related subject

Job description

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Are you a Geography graduate with a passion for education and a desire to train as a teacher? This is your chance to earn while you learn, with all tuition fees covered.

Route opportunity for aspiring Geography teachers starting in September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers outstanding support, structured teacher training, and the chance to work in a well-resourced, inclusive secondary school that values curiosity and global awareness.

Whether you're completing your degree, graduating this summer, or looking to retrain, this is your route into a rewarding teaching career. With a tax-free bursary or scholarship of up to £30,000 available, and a guaranteed salary in year two, this role offers financial stability alongside professional development.

You'll work closely with experienced colleagues, gain hands-on classroom experience, and receive mentorship throughout your training. This is the perfect step if you want to make a difference in young lives while building a successful teaching career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering Geography lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Engage students with dynamic and inclusive teaching methods
• Support behaviour management strategies in the classroom
• Reflect on teaching practice and apply feedback from mentors
• Participate fully in teacher training sessions and CPD
• Collaborate with subject leaders and support staff
• Track student progress and adapt learning activities as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Geography or a closely related subject (minimum 2:2 for bursary, 2:1 or 1st for scholarship)
• A genuine desire to become a qualified teacher
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for working with young people in a secondary setting
• Commitment to completing teacher training and QTS

School Staff Direct and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting. We can only accept candidates who currently have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today.

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