Geography Teacher

Overview

Highams Park School is looking to appoint an exceptional teacher to work alongside a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed team of staff. You will work within the Geography Department and ensure that student progress is maximized through innovative, challenging and engaging teaching. You will have excellent subject knowledge and be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. This role would be suitable for an ambitious PGCE student who will be a first year ECT or an experienced teacher.

Personal attributes

Qualifications and Experience

1. Good degree in the relevant subject or subjects

2. Qualified Teacher Status + right to work in the UK

3. Experience of teaching the subject to GCSE level and the ability to teach to A level (where relevant)

4. Experience as a tutor and/or in pastoral work

Skills and Attributes in Teaching and Learning

5. Clear understanding of what constitutes good and outstanding lessons

6. Ability to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for students

7. Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans and Schemes of Work

8. Collaborative teaching methods and ability to work with colleagues in the preparation, assessment and monitoring of work

9. Practical understanding of National Curriculum requirements (where relevant) in terms of content, classroom practice, differentiation, assessment and reporting to parents

10. Ability to use data effectively to evaluate student progress and achievement

11. Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes in the last three years (except NQTs)

Professional Skills and Attributes

12. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative

13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding School roles and responsibilities and the post holder’s position within these

14. Ability to communicate well in writing and face-to-face to all stakeholders

15. Administrative and organisational skills

16. Ability to identify own training and development needs and to take responsibility for addressing these Personal Qualities

17. Respect for all members of the school community

18. Responsibility and attention to detail

19. Resilience in the face of challenge

20. A strong, flexible and proactive work ethic

21. Honesty and trustworthiness

22. Sense of humour and a sense of fun

Commitment to

23. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

24. Equal opportunities for all in a comprehensive environment

25. Extra-curricular activities to enhance the student experience

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �37870 to �56154 per year

Location

Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ

Supporting documents

• Teaching Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification

Please email your completed application form to  recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk by midday 26 January 2026 

Interviews will take place the following week

Safeguarding Children 

We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

Job reference: CV's Not accepted - Application form only