Geography Specialist – High-Performing Secondary in Sheffield

A large and well-established 1118 comprehensive school in Sheffield is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Geography Specialist to join its successful Humanities faculty. The school has a strong academic profile positive behaviour culture and a clear focus on delivering a broad knowledge-rich curriculum that prepares students for further study and life beyond school.

Geography is a popular and growing subject with strong GCSE uptake and increasing interest at A-Level. Students respond particularly well to the subjects balance of real-world relevance and analytical challenge.

The Opportunity
You will teach Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the possibility of Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The department delivers a carefully sequenced curriculum that moves from core physical processes to complex human and global themes embedding fieldwork data interpretation and extended writing throughout.

The school makes good use of its location incorporating local urban regeneration projects river studies and rural land-use patterns into the curriculum. Fieldwork is well organised and supported with clear systems in place for risk assessment and trip planning.

The Department
The Humanities faculty operates as a cohesive unit sharing planning time and moderating assessments collaboratively. The Geography team has developed strong shared resources and exam-focused revision materials that support consistency across classes.

Classrooms are based in a dedicated Humanities block equipped with visualisers and shared digital mapping tools. Staff benefit from access to centralised curriculum resources reducing duplication of planning.

The School Culture
This Sheffield secondary is known for its strong leadership and clear expectations. Behaviour systems are embedded and consistently applied allowing teachers to focus on high-quality instruction. Students are articulate respectful and accustomed to structured routines.

Staff development is well planned with subject-specific CPD opportunities to lead projects and pathways into middle leadership. Leaders maintain a practical approach to workload and regularly review marking and assessment policies.

We Are Looking For
A qualified Geography teacher with strong subject knowledge
Confidence teaching GCSE content
An organised and reflective practitioner
Enthusiasm for fieldwork and enrichment

Why Join
This is a chance to teach Geography in a school where the subject is thriving and where collaboration stability and high standards define daily practice. The role offers both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to an established and ambitious department.

Please submit your CV to express interest in this position.