Teacher Of Geography Needed - North London

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the City Of London seeks a Geography Teacher to deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing students for GCSE and A-level exams, assessing their progress, and organizing field trips to enhance understanding of geographical concepts. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience and a passion for fostering student engagement in Geography.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status and relevant subject knowledge in Geography.
• Experience in teaching GCSE and A-level Geography.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching methods and assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for Geography.
• Assess pupil progress and tailor teaching according to individual needs.
• Organize field trips and extracurricular clubs related to Geography.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for Geography (KS3 KS5, depending on the school).

• Teaching topics such as physical geography (climate, rivers, coasts, ecosystems), human geography (population, urbanisation, development), and geographical skills (mapwork, GIS, fieldwork).

• Preparing pupils for GCSE and A-level Geography exams, ensuring coverage of required content and exam techniques.

• Using a variety of teaching strategies (debates, case studies, inquiry-based learning, field trips) to foster curiosity and critical thinking.

Assessment & Progress

• Designing homework, tests, and assessments to monitor pupil progress.

• Giving regular feedback and adapting teaching to support both high achievers and those needing extra help.

• Using data to track attainment and meet school/Ofsted requirements.

Pastoral & Wider Role

• Acting as a form tutor, supporting students personal development and wellbeing.

• Promoting wider skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and global citizenship.

• Upholding school policies on behaviour, safeguarding, and inclusion.

Enrichment & Fieldwork

• Organising field trips (e.g., to the Thames, London Docklands, South Downs, or abroad) to bring geography to life.

• Supporting extracurricular clubs such as Eco Club, Geography Society, or Model UN.

Professional Role

• Keeping up to date with curriculum changes, exam board requirements, and teaching methods.

• Collaborating with colleagues in the Humanities or Science departments.

• Engaging with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and contributing to whole-school improvement.