Trainee Teacher of Geography

John Whitgift Foundation; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious independent school as a Trainee Teacher of Geography, where you will receive hands-on classroom experience and mentorship from seasoned educators. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape young minds in a supportive and dynamic environment. Benefit from a funded PGCE+QTS program, excellent facilities, and a range of perks including pension schemes and health plans. If you're a recent graduate or career changer passionate about education, this role is perfect for you to launch your teaching career.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Healthcare plans

Discounted school fees

On-site gym

Season ticket loans

Accommodation assistance

Life assurance

Employee discount club

Maternity pay

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic graduate with a degree in Geography or related field.
• Commitment to teaching and supporting students' learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Geography lessons to students aged 10-18.
• Participate in mentorship and training programs for new teachers.

Skills

Geography

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PGCE (if applicable)

Job description

The Vacancy

Trainee Teacher of Geography

Permanent, Full-time, Full year

Start date: September 2025

Salary: Generous package dependent on qualifications

Post suitable for: Recent graduates or career changers looking to begin a career in teaching.

Whitgift is one of Britain's leading independent day and boarding schools, set in an attractive 48-acre parkland in South Croydon with excellent links to London, Surrey, and the south coast. We offer:

• a unique, tailor-made education for boys aged 10-18
• a beautiful and historic parkland site with outstanding facilities
• a record of outstanding academic achievement
• superb facilities for over 40 sports, an exciting performing arts programme, and a wide range of co-curricular activities
• excellent pastoral care

We seek a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated graduate to join a dynamic, friendly, and highly successful Geography department as a trainee teacher. This permanent, full-time salaried position provides hands-on classroom experience with mentorship from our experienced department and support from our Initial Teacher Training tutors.

Your daily teaching at Whitgift will be complemented by:

• If you have not completed a PGCE: a funded PGCE+QTS programme at the University of Buckingham, including weekly lectures, residential training, and a three-week school placement, followed by in-house ECT1 and ECT2 programs.
• If you have completed a PGCE and are an ECT1 teacher: completion of the in-house ECT1 and ECT2 programs.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or a tailored defined contribution scheme, with life assurance, discount clubs, school fee discounts (post-probation), on-site gym, healthcare plans, family benefits, and season ticket loans. Accommodation assistance and removal expense support up to £1,000 may be available.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our community. For more information and to apply, visit our website. For inquiries, contact Tom Bassett, Head of Geography, at 020 8688 9222 or [e-mail]. Alternatively, contact HR at the same phone number or email.

Applications are reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any time. We encourage early applications.

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service, and online media checks.

The Company

Whitgift has been transforming boys' lives through education for over 400 years. Whitgift 2025 marks an exciting phase of development and educational partnership expansion.

Whitgift Life & Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Employee discount club
• Discounted school fees
• Health cash plan
• Maternity pay
• Season ticket loan