Geography Teacher — Outstanding Secondary School in Herefordshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Set amid the stunning landscape of the Wye Valley in Herefordshire this 11-18 secondary school is seeking a full-time Geography Teacher to join its well-regarded Humanities department. This role offers an outstanding setting for fieldwork and outdoor learning making it an ideal opportunity for a teacher who enjoys taking geography beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate will teach Geography across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 (AQA) with extensive opportunities for fieldwork using the local rivers landscapes and rural environment. You will support the schools sixth form geography society and contribute to wider sustainability and eco-initiatives across the school. Responsibilities also include planning and risk-assessing fieldwork visits maintaining assessment records and contributing to department planning meetings.

School Information

This Ofsted-rated Outstanding 11-18 school enjoys one of the most picturesque settings of any school in the region with the Wye Valley providing a rich resource for fieldwork and outdoor education. Staff describe a close-knit community where colleagues know one another well and where the schools rural setting is used to full advantage across the curriculum. The Humanities department has a strong tradition of outdoor learning supported by a leadership team that values this aspect of school life.

Requirements

• Degree in Geography and QTS

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3-5 Geography; A-level experience desirable

• Genuine enjoyment of fieldwork and outdoor learning

• Confidence planning and risk-assessing educational visits

• Willingness to contribute to whole-school sustainability initiatives

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.