Geography Teacher Leading Independent School in Bristol

Looking for the school that will soon become home

A prestigious independent school in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic knowledgeable and dedicated Geography Teacher to join its thriving Humanities faculty.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Geography Teacher to start in January or April 2026. This highly regarded independent co-educational school in Bristol is renowned for its academic excellence pastoral support and extensive co-curricular provision.

The successful candidate will deliver dynamic engaging and academically rigorous Geography lessons from KS3 to KS5 working with motivated polite and intellectually curious pupils who have a genuine interest in understanding the world around them.

The School

The school is known for its warm vibrant and inclusive community where intellectual curiosity is fostered and pupils are encouraged to explore global issues develop critical thinking skills and become informed responsible young citizens.

The Geography department is a key part of the academic life of the school offering a rich and varied curriculum that promotes enquiry fieldwork spatial awareness and a deep understanding of physical and human geography.

Parents consistently commend the schools nurturing ethos strong pastoral relationships and commitment to developing confident articulate and well-rounded young people.

Staff describe the school as collaborative well-led and professionally rewarding with an excellent worklife balance and a strong culture of support. Benefits commonly include:

• Generous CPD and opportunities for professional growth
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality teaching resources
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Fee remission (where applicable)
• A vibrant co-curricular programme with opportunities to contribute to trips fieldwork clubs and outdoor learning

Location: Bristol
Start Date: January or April 2026
Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

Geography Teacher Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in Geography or a closely related discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE)
• Strong subject knowledge across Physical and Human Geography
• Excellent organisational communication and ICT skills
• The ability to inspire motivate and challenge pupils of all abilities
• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are a passionate and driven Geography Teacher seeking an exciting role within a leading independent school please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.