Teacher of Geography

Fulston Manor School; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sittingbourne is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join their successful and enthusiastic department. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching, aiming to inspire students in a collaborative environment. This full-time permanent role offers mentoring, career development opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Mentoring and high-level training

Generous pension scheme

Access to well-being resources

Free annual flu jabs

Social activities

Subsidised meals in the school canteen

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching Geography and inspiring learners.
• Willingness to lead and support students in their academic journey.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of practitioners.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-level curricula.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Strong classroom management skills

Knowledge of Geography at KS3 & KS4

Well-organised and proactive

Ability to work as part of a team

Keen to make a difference

Job description

Teacher of Geography

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 14 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 28 November 2025
• Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 35a7b2ea-3362-42df-af45-b5ace8447e81

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are a dedicated, driven Teacher of Geography who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in your learners then we have an exciting opportunity for you…

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Geography with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school's highly successful and enthusiastic department, working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners.

Our intent in Geography is to promote the vitally important role that Geography plays in understanding how the world works from an integrated and synoptic physical and human perspective. We have consistently high take up at GCSE and A-level for Geography and have recently increased our offer at A-level by adding Politics as part of our curriculum. As a department we pride ourselves on being innovative with our classroom practice so that we can provide all pupils at Fulston Manor School with a world class education. At KS3 we teach topics that underpin the foundational knowledge that make our GCSE and A-level pupils successful. At the same time we ensure that we provide a full coverage of the content expected by the National Curriculum for Geography. At GCSE we follow the Edexcel B Geography Specification and at A-level we follow the Edexcel Specifications for both Geography and Politics.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Somebody who is well‑organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Somebody who works well with staff and pupils alike
• Strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of Geography at KS3 & 4
• Someone keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
• Someone looking to join a community that works to develop young people into successful citizens
• Someone ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor

What the school offers its staff

What Fulston Manor School can offer you:

Professionally:

• Mentoring and high‑level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students – 'Fulston Family Values'
• A caring environment with well‑being and work/life balance at its core
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual's contribution

Personally:

• Membership of a generous pension scheme
• Mindfulness and Wellbeing resources available
• Access to Westfield Healthcare
• Free annual Flu Jabs
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free secure parking on site
• A laptop computer for school use
• Access to Kent Rewards (including cycle to work scheme)
• The School canteen and Sixth Form Café provides subsidised meals
• Respite and Wellbeing weeks on calendar including wellbeing activities for staff and breakfast
• Social activities

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.