Teacher of Geography (maternity cover)

Chipping Norton School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipping Norton School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Geography specialist to cover maternity leave. You will deliver structured, evidence-informed lessons, maintaining curriculum continuity for Key Stage 3 and 4 while supporting pupil progress.

You will collaborate with colleagues, plan resources, embed mapwork and GIS analysis, and uphold high standards of conduct and classroom routines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong subject background in Geography.
• Skill in delivering sequence-driven lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Practical experience embedding mapwork, GIS analysis, and fieldwork preparation into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, evidence-informed Geography lessons to maintain curriculum continuity for Key Stage 3 and 4 during maternity cover.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan resources, share best practices and moderate workload effectively.
• Embed mapwork and GIS analysis into teaching and prepare fieldwork materials while upholding high classroom standards.

Skills

QTS

Geography expert

Lesson planning

GIS analysis

Education

QTS

Tools

GIS

Job description

Why This Role Matters

You will ensure curriculum continuity and maintain academic momentum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 throughout the maternity cover period. By delivering structured, evidence-informed lessons, you will help students interpret geographical data and build core analytical skills. Your work will directly support departmental stability and pupil progress.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong subject background in Geography.

• Skill in delivering sequence-driven lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

• Practical experience embedding mapwork, GIS analysis, and fieldwork preparation into teaching.

• Commitment to collaborative planning, shared resources, and workload-sensitive moderation.

• High expectations for conduct combined with clear, consistent classroom routines.

The School & Trust Context

Our geography department operates within an aligned autonomy framework, balancing high academic standards with sensible workload boundaries. Teachers benefit from shared scheme-of-work repositories and research-informed professional development through the River Learning Trust network. Rather than spending time reinventing core materials, colleagues work together on shared curriculum refinement and joint moderation.

As part of River Learning Trust, you will benefit from structured CPLD and full recognition of continuous public sector service. All colleagues also receive access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and government-backed pension schemes. We offer a supportive environment grounded in relational trust, where staff expertise is respected and workload impact is carefully considered.

River Learning Trust and Chipping Norton School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.