Geography Teacher

THE CHANTRY SCHOOL; Martley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chantry School is seeking a Geography Teacher on a maternity-cover basis to deliver engaging Geography lessons at Worcester, WR6 6QA. The role requires an honours degree in Geography and QTS, with the ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and promote progression for all students.

You will plan and deliver lessons, use varied assessment methods to inform planning, and provide constructive feedback to pupils and parents, within a supportive Humanities team.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date curriculum knowledge and QTS.
• Ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students of all abilities.
• Evidence of best classroom practice for Geography pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and sequences with clear objectives for progression.
• Deliver Geography lessons with engaging and varied methods.
• Provide effective feedback to pupils and parents.
• Maintain high behavioural standards and positive classroom environment.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Engagement & motivation

Assessment for planning

Education

Honours degree in Geography or related subject

QTS

Job description

Geography Teacher - Maternity Cover

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Worcester, WR6 6QA
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 21 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 5 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience:

• A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and QTS.

Teaching:

• Up to date curriculum knowledge
• Evidence of best classroom practice for successful Geography pedagogy
• Good understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods.
• The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students of all abilities and the promotion of high standards of behaviour.

Assessment:

• An understanding of the effective and varied use of assessment to inform planning.
• Experience of providing effective feedback to pupils and parents.

Planning:

• The ability to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure good progression for all students.
• The ability to set consistently high expectations for all students through class work and homework.
• The ability to manage time effectively and prioritise work.

What the school offers its staff

• Pupils who are eager to learn and achieve their full potential
• A highly skilled and supportive Humanities team
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent facilities
• A fantastic community of parents, carers and pupils
• High-quality professional development and support, including for ECTs
• A school committed to promoting staff wellbeing and maintaining a positive work-life balance

Commitment to safeguarding

The Chantry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.