Geography Teacher

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Geography Teacher to join our thriving department. You will plan, resource and deliver high‑quality lessons and sequences of learning that ensure meaningful progress and sustained achievement for all pupils. Through engaging and inspiring teaching, you will motivate students to deepen their understanding of the world around them and achieve strong academic outcomes. You will also actively support the academy’s values and ethos, contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures that underpin our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• To fully implement all academy routines and techniques for creating a culture of high expectations
• Contribute to the enrichment, extra‑curricular and raising aspirations programmes
• Provide daily pastoral tutoring to a form group
• To produce or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils

Experience & Knowledge

• Up‑to‑date knowledge in the curriculum area.
• An understanding of what an outstanding education looks like in the classroom.

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to at least degree level in Geography or related subject
• Right to work in the U.K.
• Hold qualified teachers status (QTS)

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

We are a large non‑selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high‑expectation staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey, as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community needs and deserves. We are deeply committed to our mission: “To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

Here at Ark Elvin, we understand that being a teacher is tough and we are committed to working together to help reduce workload where possible. This includes clarity around roles and responsibilities allowing you to plan daily, weekly and termly tasks, reducing ineffective or inefficient work such as report writing and parents' evenings and above all, listening to and acting on feedback. We are also committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills. You will also become part of a close‑knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance and support from the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.