Geography Teacher

Philosophy Education; Lenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Maidstone, Kent is looking to appoint a confident Geography Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

The successful candidate will deliver Geography across KS3 and KS4, including two Year 11 GCSE classes, and teach to the AQA GCSE Geography specification with engaging, challenging lessons.

You will be supported by a dedicated recruitment consultant and have access to long-term and permanent opportunities across Kent.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or has relevant secondary teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Geography to KS3 and KS4.
• Available to start immediately and willing to teach GCSE Year 11.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver two Year 11 GCSE Geography classes.
• Plan, deliver engaging and challenging lessons aligned with AQA GCSE.
• Assess, mark and monitor pupil progress.
• Collaborate with humanities colleagues and support GCSE revision.

Skills

Geography teaching

Classroom management

GCSE preparation

Student assessment

Education

QTS or teaching experience

Job description

Geography Teacher KS3 & KS4

Maidstone, Kent
Full-Time 5 Days per Week
Immediate Start
Until January 2027 Potential to Extend
KS3 & KS4 Geography
AQA GCSE Geography

Are you an experienced Geography Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Kent?

A secondary school in the Maidstone area is looking to appoint a confident and committed Teacher of Geography to join their team on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

The successful teacher will be responsible for delivering Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, including teaching two Year 11 GCSE classes. The school follows the AQA Geography specification, so previous experience teaching AQA at GCSE level would be particularly beneficial.

This position will initially run until at least January 2027, with the possibility of extending beyond this date.

The Role

As the Geography Teacher, you will:

• Teach Geography across KS3 and KS4

• Take responsibility for two Year 11 GCSE Geography classes

• Deliver lessons in line with the AQA GCSE Geography specification

• Plan and deliver engaging and appropriately challenging lessons

• Assess, mark and monitor pupil progress

• Support Year 11 pupils with GCSE preparation and revision

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Geography Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or has relevant secondary teaching experience

• Has experience teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4

• Is confident taking responsibility for Year 11 GCSE classes

• Has strong subject knowledge

• Ideally has experience of the AQA Geography specification

• Has effective classroom and behaviour management skills

• Is organised, reliable and committed to pupil progress

• Is available to start immediately

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geography specialist looking for a full-time teaching position in Maidstone with the security of work until at least January and the potential for the placement to continue.

You will be supported throughout your placement by an experienced education recruitment consultant and will have access to further long-term and permanent opportunities across Kent.