Qualifications
* Good honours degree in Geography or a related subject.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and eligibility to work in the UK.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Experience
* Teaching young people in a school setting, engaging and inspiring students of all abilities.
* Planning, delivering, and assessing lessons across the Geography curriculum.
* Contributing to subject leadership, curriculum development, or geography-related enrichment activities (desirable).
* Strong classroom management, creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
* Supports students of different abilities to access learning and make progress.
* Understanding of assessment and feedback to support student progress.
* Developing strategies to raise achievement and support positive learning behaviours.
Knowledge and Skills
* Strong subject knowledge in Geography.
* Awareness of the National Curriculum and GCSE Geography requirements.
* High expectations and inclusive teaching ensuring all students access the curriculum.
* Motivation and engagement of students, encouraging curiosity, scientific thinking, and active participation.
* Organisational and communication skills.
* Collaboration with colleagues and contribution to the department and wider school community.
* Understanding of positive behaviour management and strong classroom routines.
Personal Qualities
* Clear passion and drive to be an excellent teacher, inspiring and supporting young people.
* Genuine enthusiasm for Geography and education.
* Effective communication with students, colleagues and parents.
* Commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
* Resilience, enthusiasm and energy, with a willingness to learn and develop.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and delivery of high‑quality Geography teaching.
* Oversee assessment and progress tracking, ensuring all students achieve their full potential.
* Collaborate with colleagues to develop and review the Geography curriculum.
* Foster a culture of curiosity and high expectations.
* Engage learners of all abilities and bring enthusiasm and energy to the classroom and subject team.
* Contribute to the wider school life through enrichment activities, fieldwork and geography‑related initiatives.
Benefits
* Professional development: weekly sessions and a dedicated two‑week programme each year.
* Coaching integrated into teachers’ timetables, providing regular professional dialogue and support.
* Access to Trust‑wide expertise, collaboration and nationally recognised training programmes.
* Excellent pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Flexible working arrangements: part‑time, term‑time, job‑share, with support for work‑life balance.
* Weekly PPA sessions, possible remote work.
* 24‑hour confidential counselling and wellbeing service.
* Two‑week break in October to support staff wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mulberry Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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