TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

Beacon Hill Academy; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverhampton Grammar School in Dudley seeks a Teacher of Geography to deliver engaging lessons to students across appropriate year groups in a full-time, on-site role based in Dudley. You will plan schemes of work, prepare resources, assess progress and provide feedback to support learning.

The role requires maintaining strong classroom management, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in department and whole-school initiatives, including potential co-curricular activities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Education and Teaching, with experience delivering geography or related subjects.
• Proficiency in Lesson Planning and Training, including designing differentiated learning activities and supporting varied student needs.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain complex geographical concepts clearly and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Relevant degree in Geography or a closely related discipline, and a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent).
• Experience using assessment data to inform teaching and support student progress, including familiarity with relevant examination specifications.
• Competence with classroom technology and digital learning tools to enhance teaching and student engagement.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and ongoing professional development within a diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Plan schemes of work and prepare lesson resources for geography lessons.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in department and whole-school initiatives and communicate with colleagues, students and families.
• Support co-curricular activities, trips and fieldwork related to geography.

Skills

Education & Teaching

Lesson Planning

Communication skills

Geography degree

Assessment data

EdTech

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Education

Geography degree

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Wolverhampton Grammar School is an award-winning, co-educational independent day school educating learners from ages 4 to 18. The school offers a broad and challenging curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff work in a culture that values high-quality teaching, pastoral care, and co-curricular engagement. The school promotes professional development and collaboration across year groups, providing opportunities for educators to contribute to a vibrant academic community. Applicants join a setting that is committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

Role Description

The Teacher of Geography will deliver engaging and well-structured geography lessons to students across appropriate year groups in this full-time, on-site role based in Dudley. Responsibilities include planning schemes of work, preparing lesson resources, assessing student progress, and providing constructive feedback to support learning. The role involves maintaining high standards of classroom management, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in department and whole-school initiatives. The teacher will communicate regularly with colleagues, students, and families, and may support co-curricular activities, trips, and fieldwork related to geography. The post holder is expected to uphold the school’s values and safeguarding policies at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Education and Teaching, with experience delivering geography or related subjects.
• Proficiency in Lesson Planning and Training, including designing differentiated learning activities and supporting varied student needs.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain complex geographical concepts clearly and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Relevant degree in Geography or a closely related discipline, and a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent).
• Experience using assessment data to inform teaching and support student progress, including familiarity with relevant examination specifications.
• Competence with classroom technology and digital learning tools to enhance teaching and student engagement.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and ongoing professional development within a diverse school community.