Job description
Geography Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a passionate Geography Teacher who enjoys inspiring students to explore the world around them?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a dedicated Geography Teacher to work in schools across Barnsley.
As a Geography Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop students’ understanding of physical and human geography, environmental issues and global challenges. You will encourage curiosity, critical thinking and independent learning while helping students understand the relationships between people, places and the environment.
Responsibilities of a Geography Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
- Teach topics covering physical geography, human geography, climate, ecosystems and environmental sustainability.
- Develop students’ geographical knowledge, map-reading skills, research abilities and critical thinking.
- Use a range of teaching methods and resources to make lessons interactive and accessible.
- Adapt lesson plans to meet the needs of students with different abilities and learning requirements.
- Establish a positive classroom environment that encourages participation and independent learning.
- Assess students’ progress through classwork, assignments and formal assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding and performance.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum delivery and students’ overall development.
Requirements of a Geography Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- A degree in Geography or a related subject is desirable.
- Previous experience teaching Geography in a secondary school setting is advantageous.
- A strong understanding of the Geography curriculum and effective teaching practices.
- Excellent lesson-planning, assessment and classroom management skills.
- The ability to explain geographical concepts clearly and engage students with different learning styles.
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach to teaching.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Geography Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.