ECT Teacher of Geography – Derby

A well-organised 1116 secondary school in Derby is seeking a passionate Early Career Teacher of Geography to join its established Humanities faculty. The school has a reputation for clear routines strong pastoral care and a carefully sequenced curriculum that supports both students and staff.

Geography is a popular subject at GCSE with a curriculum that balances physical and human themes while encouraging students to think critically about global issues and local contexts.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for an ECT who wants a structured and well-supported induction year. You will teach Geography across KS3 and KS4 following shared schemes of work that are carefully planned to ensure progression and consistency.

As part of your ECT induction you will receive:

A reduced teaching timetable
A dedicated subject mentor within the Humanities faculty
Weekly coaching and reflective practice sessions
Opportunities to observe experienced teachers
Access to both whole-school and subject-specific CPD

The school has successfully supported a number of ECTs in recent years many of whom have progressed into middle leadership roles.

The Geography Department

The Humanities faculty is collaborative and stable. Geography teachers work closely to refine lesson materials share case studies and moderate assessments.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE uptake
Integrated fieldwork at KS3 and KS4
Structured exam preparation strategies
Shared planning and resource banks
Cross-curricular links with History and Citizenship

Students benefit from a knowledge-rich curriculum that encourages curiosity about environmental economic and social issues.

The School Environment

Located in Derby with strong community ties the school serves a diverse student body. Behaviour systems are clearly communicated and consistently applied creating calm and purposeful learning environments.

Leadership is supportive and places strong emphasis on staff development. The schools ECT programme is embedded within its professional learning framework ensuring early career teachers feel guided and valued.

Facilities include:

Modern Humanities classrooms
Interactive classroom technology
Structured pastoral support systems
A clear and well-communicated behaviour policy

Staff describe the culture as welcoming collaborative and improvement-focused.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be on track to achieve (or have recently achieved) QTS
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Geography
Show enthusiasm for fieldwork and real-world learning
Be reflective and open to mentoring
Maintain high expectations for student progress and behaviour

This position is ideal for an ECT looking for a supportive first post in a structured and well-led school.

Whats On Offer

A comprehensive ECT induction programme
A collaborative and well-led Humanities faculty
Clear classroom behaviour systems
Professional development and progression pathways
A respected and stable Derby secondary school environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geography ECT to begin their career in a school that prioritises support structure and long-term development.