At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through engaging Geography lessons and coordinate exciting fieldwork experiences.
- Company: A high-achieving Secondary Academy in Leeds focused on academic excellence and student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with strong leadership and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of young minds in a modern learning space.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification in Geography or related field with experience in GCSE and A-Level teaching.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
A high-achieving Secondary Academy in Leeds is seeking a professional, highly analytical, and exceptionally organised Geography Teacher to join their expanding Humanities faculty. This is a premier opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where global systems, urban development, and environmental sustainability are heavily championed across all key stages.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable will involve delivering a rich, challenging curriculum covering tectonic hazards, glaciated landscapes, and ecosystems at GCSE, alongside advanced geopolitical frameworks, carbon and water cycles, and global migration models at A-Level.
Beyond classroom teaching, responsibilities include:
- Constructing comprehensive student tracking portfolios
- Implementing targeted intervention tracks for data fluency
- Managing parental correspondence
- Coordinating the department's regional fieldwork excursions and GIS spatial mapping workshops
You will act as a primary link with parents, examination boards, and local university environmental networks, requiring absolute professionalism and data accuracy at all times. Strong organisational skills are a prerequisite, as you will balance heavy mock diagnostic marking cycles with real-time digital progress logging and field safety documentation.
The academy is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can deconstruct complex environmental and socio-economic systems into crisp, engaging, and high-impact lessons. Strong communication, deep data literacy, and a collaborative spirit are important to thriving within this progressive academic faculty.
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Leeds with a powerful commitment to technical innovation, academic rigor, and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious city community and is known for its modern learning environments and state-of-the-art humanities resources. Students are respectful, highly motivated, and analytical, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. Staff benefit from an open, collaborative professional culture, highly visible leadership, a manageable administrative load, and an excellent framework for targeted career progression and specialized training.
Requirements:
- A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Proven experience teaching Geography up to GCSE and A-Level specifications
- Professional and proactive approach to monitoring pupil metrics and coordinating off-site fieldwork safety logs
- Good IT and data tracking capabilities, with confidence using digital learning platform tracking systems
- Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced humanities department
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
Geography Teacher - High-Achieving Secondary Academy in Leeds employer: Marchant Recruitment
Our high-achieving Secondary Academy in Leeds is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment that prioritises academic excellence and student wellbeing. We offer a rich curriculum focused on geography and environmental studies, catering to an ambitious city community of motivated students. With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaborative culture, and modern resources, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed for meaningful career growth and impactful teaching.
