Geography Teacher

Location: Northampton
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Geography Teacher to join a thriving Humanities department. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them, fostering curiosity about physical and human geography while delivering engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality education and helping students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outstanding Geography lessons that engage and motivate learners.
• Teach Geography across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (where applicable).
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and department initiatives.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, educational visits, and fieldwork opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders to support student achievement.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Geography or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Geography education.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to raising attainment and promoting outstanding student outcomes.
• Ability to inspire and engage students of varying abilities.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Geography.
• Knowledge of current curriculum developments and assessment practices.
• Experience organising or supporting fieldwork activities.
• Ability to contribute to wider school life and extracurricular programmes.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.