Position: Geography Teacher Location: Newham Salary: £40,317 - £62,496 per annum Start date: September 2026 Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing and inclusive secondary school in East London who are seeking to appoint a Geography Teacher to join their Humanities department on a full-time maternity cover basis from September 2026. The School: This is a well-established secondary school with a strong reputation for academic progress, behaviour, and staff development. The school has a supportive leadership team, excellent departmental collaboration, and a diverse student community that values inclusion and high expectations. The Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will join a committed Humanities department with strong schemes of work and excellent resources already in place. The school is looking for a teacher who can: • Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated Geography lessons • Inspire students of varying abilities and backgrounds • Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom practice • Assess, monitor, and track student progress effectively • Contribute positively to the wider school community The Ideal Candidate: • Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification • Has experience teaching Geography in UK secondary schools • Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and classroom management • Is passionate about student achievement and progression • Can commit to a full-time maternity cover role from September 2026 What Smart Teachers Offer As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: • Competitive pay rates • Access to free CPD and training opportunities • Dedicated support from an experienced consultant • Pension contributions • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you are a passionate Geography Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you. Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply: Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on or email smartteacher