Job description
Geography Teacher – Secondary School – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Geography Teacher eager to inspire the next generation of learners?
GSL Education are recruiting for a committed Geography Teacher to join a thriving mainstream secondary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire, from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of £30,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role is open to applicants with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and suitably qualified overseas-trained teachers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver engaging Geography lessons, instil a love for the subject, and support students in developing an understanding of the world around them.
Key Responsibilities of a Geography Teacher:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Geography lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Teach across Key Stages, ensuring lessons are accessible and challenging for all learners
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing effective feedback and support
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking
- Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department and across the wider school
- Contribute to extracurricular and enrichment opportunities, such as field trips and clubs
- Stay up to date with curriculum developments and best practices in teaching Geography
Teacher of Geography Skills & Requirements:
- QTS, ECT, or overseas trained-qualified teacher status
- A degree in Geography or a closely related subject
- Experience working as a Geography Teacher in secondary schools.
- Strong subject knowledge and passion for teaching Geography
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student welfare
- Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive salary and long-term career opportunities
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants
- Access to a wide network of schools and professional development opportunities
- Ethical and transparent recruitment process focused on your career journey
If you are a dedicated Geography Teacher ready to make a lasting impact in a Portsmouth secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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.
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