Teacher of Geography

Start date: September 2026 Closing date: Wednesday 6th May, 9.00am Shortlisting date: Wednesday 6th May Interview date: Wednesday 15th May Contract: Permanent Working hours: 32.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday Salary Range: Main Scale/UP Scale Recruitment allowance: £2000 TLR Opportunity: The postholder also has the opportunity to apply for the Sustainability Lead TLR £1000 As an experienced Geography teacher, you aren't just delivering a curriculum; you are the person who shapes how our students see the world. At Kingsdown, you will have the agency to collaborate on department-wide projects—like our recent Year 11 Portsmouth trip—turning complex environmental and social themes into engaging, day-to-day classroom practice. What you’ll bring A Proven Track Record: You are an experienced practitioner who knows how to drive progress and engage learners across all key stages. Infectious Enthusiasm: Your passion for Geography is evident in every lesson, making the subject vibrant and relevant. Collaborative Spirit: You enjoy working with a team to develop new projects and share best practices. Energy and Resilience: You thrive in a busy school environment and bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to the team. Conscientious Approach: You take pride in your classroom practice and are committed to the high standards our students deserve. The “Why Us” difference At Kingsdown School, we believe in Professional Agency. We trust you as the expert in your classroom. You’ll be joining a supportive network within the River Learning Trust, giving you access to high-quality CPD and a community of Geography specialists across our schools. We focus on Absolute Foundations, ensuring you have the time and support to focus on what you do best: teaching. For more details, please see the Job Description attached. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or to arrange a visit or a call please contact recruitment@kingsdownschool.co.uk. This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance. Kingsdown School and the River Learning Trust By joining our Kingsdown family you will join a team who genuinely cares and champions each and every student and each and every member of the Kingsdown team. At Kingsdown, we know that staff and students thrive in a ‘healthy work culture’ and the wellbeing of staff and student outcomes is inextricably linked. We are committed to providing the best working and learning environment for all. The RLT has a staff charter and strong values, we uphold these values and commitments, and further build on these with our Wellbeing Strategy. One of the core values of the RLT is that ‘everyone is learning’ and at Kingsdown we ensure each person has the personalised CPLD that they deserve. We do this