Geography Teacher

A large, high-performing secondary school in East London is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Geography Teacher to join its successful Humanities department from September 2026.

About the role

• Teaching Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 for suitable candidates
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire students
• Full-time, long-term position with potential for permanency
• September 2026 star

About the school

• Large secondary school with a strong reputation across East London
• Supportive SLT and collaborative Humanities department
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Easily accessible via public transport

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Geography Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography
• Ability to motivate and engage learners of all abilities
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .