Teacher of Geography (Full-time)

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a committed Geography teacher to join their vibrant department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Geography and demonstrate the ability to inspire students across all key stages, ensuring excellent educational experiences. Opportunities for professional development within an outstanding school environment are offered, along with benefits such as supportive teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding and diversity.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative environment

Outstanding school standards

Beautiful campus style surroundings

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced teachers; ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Ability to cover other classes if timetable allows less than 22 teaching periods.
• Contribute to the department beyond Geography as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography across the full age and ability range (KS3 to KS5).
• Contribute to an engaging Geography curriculum and provide high quality fieldwork.
• Collaborate within the department to support Geography development.

Skills

Passionate Geographer

Collaborative skills

Ability to deliver Art

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding, inspirational and committed teacher to join our Geography Department. Applicants should be well-qualified and passionate Geographers, willing to work as part of a collaborative department to deliver engaging experiences to all students. Geography is taught throughout KS3 as a single subject and is a very popular option at KS4 (WJEC/EDUQAS B) and KS5 (Edexcel).

The department is committed to delivering an engaging and relevant Geography curriculum, along with offering high quality fieldwork opportunities to all students. A suitable candidate will have a keen interest in both these areas and understand the importance of Geography in the 21st Century. You will be expected to teach across the full age and ability range and work with other colleagues to ensure all students make excellent progress and Geography continues to flourish at the school.

Candidates will be able to deliver Art at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography across the full age and ability range (KS3 to KS5) and work with colleagues to ensure excellent student progress.
• Contribute to a department that delivers an engaging and relevant Geography curriculum and provides high quality fieldwork opportunities.
• Collaborate within the department to support Geography development and the school’s curriculum priorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Suitably qualified and experienced teachers; ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Standard loading factor is 22/26. Where a teacher’s timetable comprises less than 22 teaching periods they will be required to cover other classes.
• Applicants should be passionate Geographers and able to contribute to the department beyond Geography as indicated.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

Further details about the role

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website: https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, an Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school’s website: www.graveney.org/recruitment

Electronic applications should be returned to [e-mail]

Closing Date: 06 October 2025 (at noon)

Interview: 13 October 2025

The selection process will include a lesson observation followed by panel interview

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well as ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to. We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.