Job Description
Geography Teacher
Location: Preston
Contract: Full-time
Rate of Pay: From £165 per day
Start Date: September 2026
The Role
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a supportive secondary school in Preston to appoint a passionate and engaging Geography Teacher to join the school from September.
You will become part of a successful Humanities department, where Geography plays a key role in helping students understand the world, explore global issues and develop strong analytical and enquiry skills.
About the School
* Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with a focus on helping every student achieve their full potential
* A broad, balanced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, offering a range of GCSE subjects and enrichment opportunities
* Strong emphasis on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and pastoral support, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and supported
* Positive behaviour culture built on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear routines
* Active extracurricular programme including sports, trips, clubs, and wider enrichment activities
* School values centred on respect, responsibility, resilience, and aspiration
* Well-resourced teaching environments and a focus on using effective classroom practice
Key Responsibilities
* Teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, delivering creative and engaging lessons.
* Differentiate effectively to support and challenge learners of varying abilities.
* Support students’ GCSE preparation through high-quality teaching, assessment and feedback.
* Contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Humanities curriculum.
* Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment in line with the school’s ethos.
* Take part in fieldwork opportunities, enrichment activities and cross-curricular learning.
The Ideal Candidate
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
* Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Geography.
* Confident classroom practitioner with effective behaviour management skills.
* Reflective, proactive and committed to professional development.
* Willing to support and promote the Catholic values of the school community.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE.
* Access to bespoke CPD and accredited training to ensure ongoing professional development.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment Consultant
* Opportunities to work in supportive schools where staff wellbeing is a priority.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.