Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

About the Role

We are an outstanding inclusive school in south London seeking a Teacher of Geography for a September 2026 start. We are values led, putting students at the heart of everything we do. We believe it is important that all students are given the opportunity to succeed and reach their potential through focusing on their aspirations and capacity for excellence. We reserve the right to interview a strong candidate immediately.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • To teach the subjects, classes and groups as allocated by the Subject Leader for Geography and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • To ensure that high quality teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes
  • To support and participate in the curriculum development work of the Geography Curriculum Area, including the writing of schemes of work and programmes of study
  • To assist the Subject Leader for Geography in the maintenance of high standards of work and behaviour within Geography
  • To be a Form Tutor or Sixth Form Tutor and to carry out the specified duties in accordance with the job description of a Form or Sixth Form Tutor
  • To assist the Subject Leader for Geography in developing and implementing a programme of extra curricula Geography activities outside of curriculum hours
  • To support the Senior Leadership Team in the effective operation of the School
  • To lead and support in the running extra-curricular Geography

What the school offers its staff

  • The chance to work in an outstanding Geography Department that achieves strong results
  • A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
  • A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
  • Outstanding professional development with progression

Further details about the role

Our School:
  • The school is a genuinely inclusive mixed 11–18 comprehensive school adjacent to North Dulwich station and serving a diverse local inner-city community
  • We are proud to be recognised as one of the top schools in the country for our achievement.
  • We were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 again, and have been awarded “World Class School” status again in 2019
  • Our GCSE students perform exceptionally well across all EBACC subjects at GCSE. We are consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally for our A-Level performance.
  • The education students receive enables life-changing educational chances for everyone serving the whole community
  • In the 2022 Staff Survey 88% of staff said they are proud to work at our school and 90% agreed that the school is well led and managed
  • We receive 1,200 Year 7 applications, every year, for 192 places

Further details about the role

How to apply

Contact us

For further information about the school, visit Charter School North Dulwich. If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk or call us on 02073466600.

How to apply

Our preferred method of application is via the TES website; [tes.com/jobs/preview/schrole_acd65189-94ee-40c9-8c24-be65daa85368] however, you can also download an application form from our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)
Start Date
September 1, 2026
As soon as possible
Department
KS3-KS4
Pay Scale
Inner London Teachers' Pay scale
Contract type
Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Working Pattern
Full time
Closing date for applications
June 10, 2026

Organisation Information

The Charter School North Dulwich
Red Post Hill
London
SE24 9JH
020 7346 6600

www.charternorthdulwich.org.uk

Info@charternorthdulwich.org.uk