Geography Teacher
- location Lewisham
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term, Permanent
- salary £36,412 to £48,518 per year
- ref SXTST23786
- Apply by 21 August 2025
- Job start 01 Sep 2025
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking a Geography Teacher to join our partner secondary schools in Croydon, available for an immediate start on either a long-term supply or permanent basis
About the role
You will teach Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, with strong departmental support and high-quality teaching resources.
About the school
Our co-educational secondary school, located in a diverse and vibrant part of South East London, is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. With dedicated staff and a strong pastoral system, we work closely with families and the wider community to ensure all students grow into confident, respectful, and ambitious individuals.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Geography Teacher you will:
- QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent UK teaching qualification)
- A degree or equivalent level of education
- Experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4 in UK secondary schools
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and inspire students
- Compassionate, understanding, and committed to student development
- Available for an immediate start
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 Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].