Teacher of Geography

King Arthur's School; Moorend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King Arthur's School in England seeks a dedicated Geography teacher to join our Humanities department. We welcome ECTs and experienced teachers who are passionate about geography and inspiring students to explore people, places and environments.

You will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons, contribute to trips and enrichment activities, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen learning across the department. The role emphasises safeguarding and building a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach Geography and engage students effectively.
• Deliver high-quality, thought-provoking Geography lessons.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Geography lessons to a mixed-ability cohort.
• Contribute to trips, enrichment activities and wider school community.
• Collaborate with Humanities department to enhance student learning.

Skills

Geography teaching

Engaging lessons

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Job description

Salary: Teachers' Pay Scales (pending pay award)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join our Humanities department, applications are welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real impact on students’ understanding of the world around them.

We're looking for an individual who:

• Has a passion for teaching Geography and inspiring students.
• Can deliver high-quality, engaging, thought-provoking lessons that spark curiosity about people, places, and environments.
• Contribute to trips, enrichment activities, and the wider school community.
• Has excellent communication skills, and can contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking department.
• Can build relationships quickly
• Believes every student can succeed - and works hard to make it happen
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and high expectations

We are looking for someone with high expectations, who is able to motivate and organise. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and can make substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have some contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.