Geography Teacher - East London

Geography Teacher – Secondary School

Location: East London
Salary: Paid to scale
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP/SEPTEMBER

Know your oxbow lakes from your urban landscapes? Let’s talk.

We’re working with a lively secondary school in East London looking for a Geography Teacher who can bring the subject to life, from climate change debates to the realities of city living right outside the classroom window.

If you’re the kind of teacher who makes students see the world differently, not just memorise it, you’ll fit right in here.

The role

This isn’t just about maps and case studies. It’s about making Geography feel real, relevant, and worth talking about.

• Teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4
• Bringing topics like sustainability, globalisation, and urban change to life
• Encouraging curiosity about the world and how it’s changing
• Supporting a diverse group of learners in a busy, engaging environment
• Working alongside a collaborative Humanities department

What the school offers

• A diverse, vibrant student community that reflects East London life
• Strong leadership that supports teachers, not micromanages them
• Clear behaviour systems so you can focus on great teaching
• A well-structured curriculum with room to make it your own
• A down-to-earth team who share ideas and support each other

What we’re looking for

• UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Geography in a secondary school
• A confident classroom presence and engaging teaching style
• Someone who can connect big global topics to students’ everyday lives
• A teacher who brings energy, curiosity, and a bit of creativity

Why East London?

Because Geography feels different here.

Urban change, cultural diversity, real-world case studies, it’s all on your doorstep. Your lessons won’t stay in the classroom, they’ll connect directly to students’ lived experiences.

What you’ll get through Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy to keep your teaching fresh
• A dedicated consultant who knows East London schools inside out
• Opportunities across a range of schools and settings
• Ongoing support, from first interview to settling into your role

Sound like your kind of classroom?

Let’s find you a role that makes Mondays feel a bit less… Monday-ish.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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