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Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Paid to scale on MPS (ECT rates)
Searching for a secondary school with a high-performing Geography department in Cambridge?
A highly respected mixed secondary school in Cambridge has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Geography ECT to join its successful Humanities faculty from January 2026.
Job Overview
This school is seeking a passionate Geography Early Career Teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 Geography within a vibrant and well-established Humanities team. The school is recognised for:
* Strong GCSE outcomes
* Excellent student behaviour
* High-quality curriculum leadership
You will receive full ECT support, including structured mentoring, collaborative planning, and protected development time.
The School
This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,300 pupils and is widely known for its:
* Strong academic reputation
* Calm and focused learning environment
* Highly structured curriculum
The Geography department benefits from:
* Specialist classrooms
* Digital mapping and GIS technology
* Established UK fieldwork programmes
* Strong GCSE uptake
ECTs are fully supported through:
* Weekly mentor meetings
* Reduced timetable
* Formal observation cycles
* Regular CPD and feedback
Staff describe the culture as aspirational, inclusive, and exceptionally organised, with leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and workload management.
Benefits Typically Include
* Full ECT induction and mentoring
* Collaborative planning time
* Modern Geography teaching resources
* Strong behaviour systems
* Regular CPD and coaching
* Excellent staff wellbeing culture
Geography ECT – Experience and Qualifications
* Degree in Geography or related discipline
* QTS or pending QTS
* Strong subject knowledge at KS3–KS4
* Passion for physical and human geography
* Confident classroom presence
* Legal right to work in the UK
Application
If you are a Geography ECT seeking a confident and well-supported start in Cambridge, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.