A prestigious independent girls’ school in Birmingham is looking to appoint an inspiring Teacher of Geography from January 2026.

The Role

You will teach Geography across KS3–KS5, supporting a department that places strong emphasis on global awareness, environmental understanding and analytical thinking. Geography is a popular subject at GCSE and A-Level, with pupils achieving consistently strong results and progressing to leading universities.

Teaching is enquiry-led and academically rigorous, encouraging pupils to engage confidently with contemporary global challenges alongside traditional geographical theory.

The School

This independent girls’ school is known for academic excellence, pastoral care and developing confident, articulate young women. The learning environment is calm, purposeful and ambitious, with pupils who are highly motivated and genuinely engaged.

Facilities include specialist Humanities classrooms, digital mapping tools, strong IT provision and flexible spaces for group discussion and project-based learning.

Department Culture

The Geography team is collaborative and supportive, sharing resources and planning strategically across year groups. Fieldwork is carefully embedded into the curriculum, with both local and residential opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• QTS or equivalent

• Strong Geography subject knowledge

• Ability to stretch and support high-achieving pupils

• Enthusiasm for enrichment and wider learning

Benefits

• Excellent independent sector salary

• Small class sizes and outstanding behaviour

• Free lunch and on-site parking

• Professional development and career progression

An ideal role for a Geography specialist who values academic depth and an empowering school culture.