Teacher of Geography – Nottingham

A well-regarded 1118 comprehensive school in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Geography to join its established Humanities faculty. The school has a strong academic profile and a reputation for steady improvement underpinned by consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership.

Geography is a popular subject choice at GCSE with growing interest at A-Level. Students are engaged and respond well to lessons that connect global issues with local contexts a strength of the departments approach.

The Role

You will teach Geography across KS3 and KS4 with the potential to contribute to KS5 teaching depending on experience. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced with a clear balance between physical and human geography.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering well-structured Geography lessons across KS3KS4
Preparing students effectively for GCSE examinations
Embedding fieldwork and case study learning into schemes of work
Contributing to departmental planning and assessment moderation
Supporting enrichment activities such as local field trips and geography clubs

The department values real-world application and critical thinking encouraging students to explore environmental economic and social themes in depth.

The Geography Department

The Humanities faculty is stable and collaborative. Geography teachers work closely to ensure curriculum coherence consistent assessment and shared resources.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE outcomes
Clearly sequenced curriculum and shared planning
Structured internal moderation
Fieldwork integrated into Key Stage 3 and GCSE provision

Students benefit from structured exam preparation alongside opportunities for discussion and debate around contemporary issues.

The School

This Nottingham secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied creating calm focused classrooms.

Leadership is approachable and supportive with a strong emphasis on professional development. The school invests in subject-specific CPD and provides mentoring opportunities for staff at all stages of their careers.

Facilities include:

Modern Humanities classrooms
Interactive classroom technology
Dedicated Sixth Form spaces
A structured pastoral support system

Staff describe the culture as professional collaborative and improvement-driven.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS and a degree in Geography or a related field
Demonstrate secure subject knowledge across KS3KS4
Be confident in managing behaviour and maintaining high expectations
Show enthusiasm for fieldwork and enrichment
Contribute positively to faculty collaboration

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and strong early career teachers.

Whats On Offer

A stable and supportive Nottingham secondary school
A well-organised Humanities faculty
Clear behaviour systems and strong pastoral care
Professional development opportunities
A collaborative and forward-looking working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geography specialist looking to join a well-led and ambitious school in Nottingham.