Geography Teacher – Independent Day School in Northamptonshire

Our client is looking for a Geography Teacher to join a well-established independent school in Northamptonshire. This is a full-time position to begin in January teaching across KS3KS5 (GCSE and A-Level Geography).

Geography Teacher required on a full-time basis
Independent day school with excellent academic standards
Well-resourced Geography department with supportive leadership
Ambitious students with exemplary behaviour and strong university aspirations

The successful Geography Teacher will be joining a thriving Humanities faculty where fieldwork environmental studies and global issues are central to the curriculum. Geography is a popular subject at both GCSE and A-Level with results consistently above national 2023 78% of GCSE pupils achieved grades 79 while 84% of A-Level candidates secured grades A*B. The department benefits from dedicated classrooms digital resources and an ethos of collaboration and innovation.

Experience and Qualifications
Qualified Geography Teacher (QTS PGCE or equivalent considered)
Strong subject knowledge at GCSE and A-Level Geography
Ability to inspire pupils with a passion for global affairs sustainability and fieldwork
Enthusiastic well-organised and committed to excellent teaching and learning
Legal right to work within the UK

School Information
This independent co-educational day school educates around 900 pupils aged 318. It combines academic rigour with a strong focus on character development pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities. The school has an excellent university progression record with over 85% of Sixth Form pupils moving on to Russell Group institutions and a strong track record of Oxbridge success.

The school campus blends historic buildings with modern facilities. Pupils benefit from a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre state-of-the-art sports complex specialist science and humanities classrooms and an extensive library. Geography students take part in residential field trips in the UK and overseas supporting both academic achievement and wider learning experiences.

Teachers benefit from small class sizes a supportive working environment and regular CPD opportunities. Staff enjoy additional benefits such as free lunches free parking contributory pension scheme and access to on-site sports and fitness facilities.

78% GCSE grades 79 in Geography (2023)
84% A-Level grades A*B in Geography (2023)
Around 900 pupils aged 318 with excellent behaviour and high aspirations
Strong university progression rates including Oxbridge and Russell Group success
Historic campus with modern facilities including Sixth Form Centre and sports complex

Salary
Paid to scale on MPS / UPS with independent school enhancements depending on experience.

Application
To be considered for this opportunity working as a Geography Teacher please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.