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The school is recruiting an enthusiastic Geography Teacher for a full-time Maternity Cover position at an Outstanding secondary school in Harrow, commencing in January 2026. The role involves teaching across all key stages, with a focus on both physical and human Geography up to A-Level.
The school seeks a teacher passionate about global issues, fieldwork, and developing students' spatial and analytical understanding of the world.
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver engaging and academically challenging Geography lessons across all key stages.
* Co-ordinate and lead all necessary fieldwork and residential trips to enrich student understanding of geographical concepts.
* Develop students' critical thinking and data analyse skills for both human and physical geography.
* Track and evaluate student progress meticulously, ensuring high achievement at GCSE and A-Level.
* Contribute actively to the Humanities department, promoting awareness of contemporary global issues.
Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in Geography.
* Proven experience teaching Geography at the secondary level, including A-Level instruction.
* Excellent organisational skills, necessary for planning and executing fieldwork and assessments.
* A commitment to promoting environmental awareness and global citizenship in the classroom.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary placed on the appropriate Outer London Payscale (commensurate with experience).
* Access to excellent departmental resources, digital mapping, and GIS software.
* Opportunity to join a successful and highly collaborative Humanities team.
* Strong support for professional development, including funding for specialist external training.
* Work in a focused environment where excellent student behaviour is consistent.
About the School
This Outstanding secondary school in Harrow is a leading institution defined by its pursuit of academic excellence and its innovative curriculum delivery. The Humanities department is a vibrant, intellectual space that encourages teachers to exercise their scholarly freedom. The school provides a high-energy, exceptionally well-structured environment where high expectations are met with outstanding support, ensuring both staff and student success.