Geography Teacher | Supportive Secondary School | Chesterfield

Marchant Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is seeking an enthusiastic Geography Teacher for a fixed-term role in Chesterfield. The successful candidate will deliver Geography across KS3 and KS4, helping students build subject knowledge, analytical thinking and exam technique.

The role requires QTS and a strong Geography background, with a focus on engaging teaching, assessment, and delivering a high-quality geography curriculum. The position is based in Chesterfield with a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and a relevant teaching qualification.
• Geography specialism or strong subject knowledge.
• Can teach effectively across KS3 and KS4.
• Confident teaching geographical enquiry and examination skills.
• Strong behaviour-management and organisational skills.
• Capable of creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach physical and human geography topics.
• Develop pupils' map-reading, data interpretation and fieldwork skills.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE assessments.
• Assess work and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Adapt lessons to meet different learning needs.
• Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum delivery.

Skills

Geography knowledge

QTS

KS3/KS4 teaching

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Position: Teacher of Geography
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Fixed-term, initially two terms
Salary/Hours: MPS/UPS | Full-time

Wayman Education is looking to speak with an enthusiastic Geography Teacher interested in a fixed-term opportunity at a supportive secondary school in Chesterfield. This role would suit a practitioner who enjoys helping pupils understand the physical and human processes that shape the world around them.

The School

The school promotes high expectations, positive relationships and an engaging curriculum. Its Geography provision encourages pupils to explore environmental challenges, global development and the relationship between people and places through discussion, research and practical geographical skills.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop geographical knowledge, analytical thinking and confidence with examination techniques.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Geography lessons.

• Teaching physical and human geography topics.

• Developing pupils' map-reading, data interpretation and fieldwork skills.

• Preparing pupils for GCSE assessments.

• Assessing work and providing clear, constructive feedback.

• Adapting lessons to meet different learning needs.

• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS and a relevant teaching qualification.

• Has a Geography specialism or strong subject knowledge.

• Can teach effectively across KS3 and KS4.

• Is confident teaching geographical enquiry and examination skills.

• Has strong behaviour-management and organisational skills.

• Can create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Salary

Paid in line with the applicable MPS/UPS scale, subject to experience and the school's pay arrangements.