Secondary Teacher – Humanities in Harrogate

Geography Teacher

Pay Scale: £160 - £240 per day

Contract: Long-term Maternity Cover

Start Date: December 2026

Location: Harrogate

MPS Depending on Experience

Inspire the Next Generation of Geographers. Career Teachers is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Geography Teacher to join a successful Humanities department in a well-established Secondary School in Harrogate on a full-time maternity cover contract from December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to deliver engaging Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 teaching for suitably experienced candidates. We are looking for someone who can inspire students, foster a love of the subject and contribute positively to the wider school community.

The Role

• Plan and deliver high-quality Geography lessons that engage and challenge learners
• Assess, monitor and support student progress to achieve excellent outcomes
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and achievement

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching Geography at secondary level
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
• Has a passion for Geography and a commitment to raising standards
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff and parents
• Is organised, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs with a strong subject knowledge and a desire to make a positive impact.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a successful and supportive secondary school
• A welcoming and collaborative Humanities department
• Access to professional development opportunities
• A positive working environment focused on staff well-being
• The chance to make a real difference to students' educational journeys

Our benefits:

• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £250
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive weekly pay
• Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
• Online time sheets
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed pay schemes

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process. A new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks. If you are a confident Geography Teacher looking for flexible work across secondary schools in the Harrogate area, Career Teachers are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Career Teachers operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.