Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Hours: 0.4 Full Time Equivalent

Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Contract: Permanent

Join St Thomas More Language College, SW3 2QS, as a Teacher of Geography.

Are you passionate about Geography and committed to inspiring students? St Thomas More Language College is seeking a Teacher of Geography to join our community of dedicated educators from 1 January 2027. We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers for this part time role, offering the opportunity to teach a diverse range of abilities.

About Us

St Thomas More Language College is located in the heart of Chelsea between Sloane Square and South Kensington Underground Stations. We are proud to be a vibrant and inclusive Catholic secondary school serving a richly diverse community of young people aged 11 to 16. Guided by our motto, “Serving God, Striving for Excellence,” we are committed to nurturing every student academically, spiritually and personally, helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive and ambitious environment.

The college is a part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring pupils and staff are supported to grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teacher of Geography, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons, fostering a love for the subject and high standards of attainment
• Contribute to curriculum development, shaping schemes of work and resources to ensure relevance and depth in line with national standards
• Participate in departmental activities, including field trips and enrichment programmes, to support a well-rounded learning experience
• Track and support pupil progress, providing feedback and reporting to parents and carers to ensure each student achieves their potential
• Act as a Form Tutor promoting positive behaviour and instilling self-discipline

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

Holds a good honours degree in Geography or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective
• classroom management skills

What We Offer

• A competitive Inner London salary
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils
• An employee assistance programme providing free, confidential 24-hour support and counselling services
• A cycle scheme to help spread the cost of purchasing a bicycle and equipment

Apply Today

For further details on the role, please view the job description and person specification via

https://www.sjscat.co.uk/Vacancies/ or visit our websiteto find out more about us.

To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage.

Applications should be sent via email to wilsoal@stmo.sjscat.co.uk.

Closing Date: 8am on 19 October 2026

Interview Date: 22 October 2026

St Thomas More Language College and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide.

Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!