Geography Teacher

GSL Education; Hanley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Support from education consultants

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Geography Teacher to join the Barnsley team for immediate start. The role involves delivering engaging Geography lessons across key stages, with a focus on physical and human geography and developing analytical thinking in students.

The position offers flexible day-to-day/long-term arrangements, with competitive daily rates and a commitment to safeguarding. QTS or equivalent is required, and an enhanced DBS is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons across relevant key stages.
• Explore physical, human, and environmental geography through varied activities.
• Use maps, data, case studies, and digital resources to strengthen understanding.
• Encourage students to investigate geographical issues and evaluate evidence.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to support development.
• Prepare examination groups through focused revision and assessment practice.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment

Communication

Differentiation

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Geography Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Can you inspire young people to explore the world around them and understand the connections between people, places, environments, and global change?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are supporting excellent schools in Barnsley to recruit knowledgeable and enthusiastic Geography Teacher. We are seeking qualified educators who can bring geographical topics to life, encourage curiosity, and help students develop the analytical skills needed to understand both local and global issues.

As a Geography Teacher, you will have an opportunity to deliver engaging lessons across physical and human geography, encouraging learners to investigate geographical patterns, interpret evidence, and consider different perspectives.

Geography Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons across relevant key stages
• Explore physical, human, and environmental geography through varied activities
• Use maps, data, case studies, and digital resources to strengthen understanding
• Encourage students to investigate geographical issues and evaluate evidence
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback to support development
• Prepare examination groups through focused revision and assessment practice

Geography Teacher Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification
• Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum
• Previous experience teaching Geography is desirable
• Ability to communicate geographical concepts clearly across different ability levels
• Effective planning, assessment, communication, and classroom management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

• Access competitive daily rates reflecting your teaching experience
• Develop your practice across varied secondary school environments
• Work with different year groups, abilities, and areas of Geography
• Explore flexible assignments alongside longer-term teaching opportunities
• Receive ongoing support from dedicated education consultants

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.