Teacher of Geography

The Bishop's Stortford High School; Thorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension benefits

Free school lunch

Free on-site secure parking

Electric Vehicle charging points

Staff CPD and training

On-site facilities and events

Job summary

The Bishop’s Stortford High School invites applications for a Geography Teacher to start January 2027 for two terms. The role carries MPS/UPS and London Fringe Allowance, reflecting a commitment to high teaching standards.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant Geography department with a track record of GCSE and A Level success, and opportunities for professional development in a brand-new school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Geography teacher with passion and subject knowledge.
• Ability to promote high achievement in GCSE and A Level.
• Fixed term two-term contract starting January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Geography lessons across KS3/KS4 and KS5 where applicable.
• Promote excellent behaviour and turnout in lessons and corridors.
• Support fieldwork, trips and curriculum development within the Geography department.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Well-organised

Team player

KS3 KS4 knowledge

KS5 knowledge desirable

Geography specialist

Tutor/mentoring

Job description

Teacher of Geography

Required from January 2027 for two terms.

MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance

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/students then The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and engaging Teacher of Geography with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will be able to promote the highest standards of achievement and have a good knowledge and understanding of recent developments in the subject. This is a fixed term contract for two-terms from January 2027.

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1260 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.

The vast majority of our students really enjoy learning Geography and this is partly due to the inclusive, yet aspirational nature of the department. We have a strong history of success at both GCSE and A Level. Each year, over 90% of students gain grade 4+ and around 60% gain grade 7+ at GCSE. We currently have 2 A-Level Geography classes in Year 12 with outcomes also reflecting students’ high ability and enthusiasm for the subject.

As a result of excellent teaching, our students consistently achieve fantastic academic outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. "Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school." which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind." and "are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do." (Ofsted 2023)

The Geography department achieves outstanding examination results, is committed to fieldwork and runs numerous trips in Key Stage 3 and 4 to study rivers, coasts, regeneration and sustainable urban development amongst other topics; at Key Stage 5 we take students to London and for a residential stay in Dorset.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner

• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• An individual who works well with staff and students alike

• Strong classroom management skills

• Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4

• Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential

• An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people

• An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.

• An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment

• A department made up of 3 modern, spacious classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology

• Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.

• NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential

• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.

• Staff training days to support staff CPD

• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team

• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students

• Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a soon-to-be-completed artificial grass pitch suitable for both football and rugby.

Personally:

• Competitive salary

• Generous pension benefits

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic

• Free school lunch every day

• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Free on-site secure parking for every employee

• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)

• Annual Flu jabs (free)

• Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite

• Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc

• Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicians shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.

• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. Whilsttechnology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if AI isusedsubstantially, theapplicationmaybe disregarded.

(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply).

Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Applications by: 30 September 2026

Interviews:w/c 5 October 2026

The Bishop’sStortfordHighSchool,Beaumont Avenue, Bishop’sStortford. CM23 4SH