Early Career Teacher of Geography

A well‑led and ambitious 11–18 secondary school in Derby is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Geography to join its successful Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school recognised for its calm learning environment, strong mentoring culture and clear academic expectations.

Located within a diverse Derby community, the school has steadily improved outcomes over recent years and is proud of its structured behaviour systems and supportive leadership team. Geography is a well‑established subject with strong GCSE uptake and growing Sixth Form interest.

As an ECT in Geography, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to observe and contribute to Key Stage 5 lessons as your confidence develops.

• Deliver well‑sequenced lessons aligned to a knowledge‑rich curriculum
• Teach a balanced programme of physical, human and environmental geography
• Support GCSE preparation through structured revision and modelling
• Use assessment data to inform planning and targeted intervention
• Contribute to fieldwork planning and enrichment opportunities

The department places strong emphasis on disciplinary thinking — helping students understand not only geographical content but how geographers analyse data, interpret case studies and evaluate environmental issues.

This Derby secondary has a strong record of nurturing Early Career Teachers and providing structured professional growth.

• A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
• A dedicated Geography mentor within the Humanities team
• Weekly instructional coaching sessions