Geography Teacher - Fantastic Independent School, Barnet

A leading independent Senior School in Barnet, North London, renowned for its commitment to academic rigour and fieldwork opportunities, seeks an enthusiastic Geography Teacher starting January 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to teach highly motivated students in small class settings and inspire global and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly effective Geography teaching across the 11-18 age range, preparing pupils for high achievement at GCSE and A-Level.
• Commit fully to organising and leading essential fieldwork trips, promoting the application of geographical concepts in real-world settings.
• Contribute actively to the school's co-curricular life, supporting activities that enrich pupils' global and environmental awareness.
• Provide robust pastoral care to a Form or Tutor Group, monitoring well-being and academic progress.
• Uphold the high expectations for pupil conduct and academic output as a dedicated Geography Teacher.

Requirements

• A strong degree in Geography and proven success in teaching up to A-Level (Teaching qualification valued but not essential).
• Demonstrated ability to create an inspiring and disciplined learning environment.
• Seeking a Geography Teacher who is passionate about promoting environmental stewardship and global understanding.
• Commitment to the holistic development of pupils, recognizing the importance of both academic and personal growth.
• The successful Geography Teacher must be an excellent communicator, capable of inspiring intellectual debate in smaller class sizes.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and significantly above the state sector scale.
• Generous allowance for fieldwork, equipment, and departmental resources.
• Generous pension scheme and continuous investment in professional development (CPD).
• Working within a supportive and collaborative faculty focused on pastoral excellence.
• The autonomy to innovate and pursue academic interests as a Geography Teacher at a distinguished school.

About the School

This leading independent senior school in Barnet is committed to providing an education defined by academic rigour and intellectual challenge. The school prides itself on its strong track record of securing places at world-leading universities, supported by smaller class sizes and an outstanding, well-resourced faculty. The atmosphere is highly collegiate, emphasizing both staff and pupil professional growth and pastoral excellence.