Teacher of Geography, KS3 to KS5

Teacher of Geography

Secondary School & Sixth Form | Birmingham (B19)
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | October 2026 Start
Good Ofsted-Rated School

Pay: Competitive PAYE Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Geography looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and ambitious secondary school?

Supply Heroes are working with a welcoming and well-established Good-rated Secondary School and Sixth Form in Birmingham (B19) to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of Geography for a full-time, long-term position starting ASAP in October 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geography Teacher or an ambitious practitioner seeking a new challenge within a school that places a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, professional development and student achievement. For the right candidate, this role has the potential to become permanent.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach Geography across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, inspiring students to develop a passion for the subject and achieve their full potential.

Whilst Geography will remain your primary teaching subject, there may occasionally be opportunities to support the wider Humanities curriculum at Key Stage 3, with full support and training provided where required.

You will join a collaborative and supportive department committed to delivering engaging lessons, fostering academic success and developing students' understanding of the world around them.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective Geography lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Plan, prepare and assess high-quality learning opportunities that challenge and motivate students.
• Develop students' geographical knowledge, analytical skills and curiosity.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing targeted intervention where required.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and pastoral responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to secure excellent outcomes for students.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience teaching Geography in a UK secondary school.
• Has strong subject knowledge across KS3 to KS5.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Can inspire, engage and challenge students of all abilities.
• Is reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to improving outcomes and life chances for young people.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and inclusive school culture.
• Friendly, respectful and ambitious students.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Excellent continuous professional development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress professionally.
• Collaborative working with experienced teachers and partner schools.
• A well-resourced Humanities department.
• Supportive parents, carers and governors.

Why Work Through Supply Heroes?

• Competitive PAYE rates with no umbrella deductions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Long-term role with potential for a permanent contract.
• Access to other teaching opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
• A straightforward and transparent recruitment process.

This position is available for an ASAP start in October 2026, and interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

If you are an enthusiastic Geography Teacher looking to make a positive impact in a thriving secondary school and sixth form, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs

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