Job Description:

Geography Teacher

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, pro rata for part-time
Contract: Part-time, permanent (0.5–0.6 FTE)
Start date: January 2027

Inspire pupils to explore the world, question what they see and understand the connections between people and places. Teach Now is recruiting a passionate Geography Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in St Albans.

This permanent, part-time opportunity would suit a teacher who combines strong subject knowledge with engaging classroom practice and enjoys sharing their enthusiasm for both human and physical geography.

About the school

Geography is a popular, well-established subject, supported by a department of six Geography teachers and a Humanities teacher. Colleagues work collaboratively to provide consistent teaching while encouraging individual creativity and fresh approaches in the classroom.

Situated in historic St Albans, the school offers an attractive setting with convenient transport links to London and surrounding areas.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons across the relevant secondary year groups.
• Develop pupils geographical knowledge, enquiry skills and ability to interpret maps, data and evidence.
• Adapt teaching to support different learning needs and challenge pupils to achieve their potential.
• Assess progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson resources and curriculum delivery.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom with high expectations for learning and behaviour.

What were looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong Geography subject knowledge.
• The ability to make geographical concepts accessible, relevant and thought-provoking.
• Effective classroom management and a commitment to pupil progress.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Enthusiasm for contributing your ideas to an established department.

What this role offers

• A permanent position with a part-time timetable of 0.5–0.6 FTE.
• Support from an experienced team of subject specialists.
• The opportunity to teach a thriving, popular subject.
• Freedom to bring your strengths and creativity to lessons within a collaborative department.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.