Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity Job Title: Geography Teacher Location: Nottingham Start Date: Jan 5th 2026 Duration: Temp to Perm Shift Pattern: Full Time Salary: Teacher Pay Scale Compliant School Details: The school is a large secondary school serving the north Nottingham city centre community. It has recently been nationally recognised for their significantly improved GCSE results, rewarded through a comprehensive and targeted improvement scheme that has set the school on course for an expected grading improvement from its current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Additions and improvements to the leadership team have resulted in a more focussed set of pupil expectations and also strengthened processes and resources to ensure that these expectations are met. About the Role: * Teacher of Geography (exclusively) to KS3 and KS4 (with the possibility of KS5 being required, dependant on department requirements) * Form / tutor group responsibilities * Full time and ongoing, with the applicant eligible to be considered for the permanent position * Lesson planning, delivery and assessment required * Attendance at parents evenings and any other required events outside of teaching hours Candidate Requirements: To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate: * Specialist in teaching Geography * Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number * Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS (including inductions terms for ECT’s) * Full enhanced DBS certificate * Completion of the Merit Education Onboarding Process * The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher * A minimum of 2 school based references What We Can Offer: The School: * To be recognised for being a key contributor to a school already on an upwards trajectory regarding standards and attainment * An established department with a supporting HoD and peers * Completed schemes of work and a robustly designed curriculum * Dedicated ‘outside of classroom’ support for pupils requiring individual attention and academic/behavioural support * Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider Merit Education * Guaranteed teacher pay scale compliant rates of pay as a minimum * Extensive support and assistance from a dedicated Merit Education employment specialist * Payroll via a dedicated, ethical provider with added benefits such as access to discounts to many well known high street brands and outlets * Free CPD via our partner platforms covering a wide range of specialist training and guidance * Auto-enrolment into the Merit Education Loyalty Scheme, with the potential for increased salary and bonus payments (t’s and c’s apply) How to Apply: Please click on the link below