Teacher of Geography (Full-time)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding, inspirational and committed teacher to join our Geography Department. Applicants should be well-qualified and passionate Geographers, willing to work as part of a collaborative department to deliver engaging experiences to all students. Geography is taught throughout KS3 as a single subject and is a very popular option at KS4 (WJEC/EDUQAS B) and KS5 (Edexcel).

The department is committed to delivering an engaging and relevant Geography curriculum, along with offering high quality fieldwork opportunities to all students. A suitable candidate will have a keen interest in both these areas and understand the importance of Geography in the 21st Century. You will be expected to teach across the full age and ability range and work with other colleagues to ensure all students make excellent progress and Geography continues to flourish at the school.

Candidates will be able to deliver Art at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified and experienced teachers, ECTs are also welcome to apply.

Our standard loading factor is 22/26. Where a teacher’s timetable comprises less than 22 teaching periods they will be required to cover other classes.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

Further details about the role

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website

Alternatively, an Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school’s website:

Electronic applications should be returned to [email protected]

Closing Date: 06 October 2025 (at noon)

Interview: 13 October 2025

The selection process will include a lesson observation followed by panel interview

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Commitment to safeguarding

we are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to. We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.