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Elevate Your Career: Lead and Innovate in Geography at Our Outstanding Portsmouth School (September 2025 Start - Strong KS5 Contribution)
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and highly accomplished Geography teacher looking to further their career within a high-achieving and forward-thinking school in the vibrant city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This role, commencing in September 2025, offers significant autonomy, the chance to shape the future of Geography provision across Key Stage 3 and, with a strong emphasis, Key Stage 4 and 5, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students' geographical understanding and analytical skills within the Portsmouth community.
As our Teacher of Geography, joining us in September 2025, with a significant leadership role in A-Level Geography, you will:
- Lead Curriculum Development: Take a prominent role in the delivery and continuous enhancement of the Geography curriculum across all key stages, inspiring high-achieving students, particularly at Key Stage 5, to reach their full academic potential and fostering a school-wide appreciation for geographical rigour and real-world application.
- Drive Pedagogical Excellence: Have the opportunity to implement and champion innovative teaching methodologies, leverage cutting-edge geographical technologies (e.g., advanced GIS), and explore contemporary geographical issues relevant to university-level study and critical global challenges, with a clear focus on the demands of A-Level.
- Mentor and Champion Talent: Act as a role model and mentor for students with a deep aptitude for Geography, fostering their aspirations for further study at top universities and careers in environmental management, urban planning, international development, or data analysis, actively guiding our A-Level students towards academic distinction.
- Collaborate with a Dynamic Department: Work alongside a team of expert and passionate Humanities specialists, sharing best practices and contributing strategically to the overall success and continued outstanding performance of the department, with a key focus on the delivery of an exceptional A-Level Geography program and impactful fieldwork experiences.
- Benefit from Strategic Professional Growth: Access unparalleled professional development opportunities tailored to your expertise and leadership aspirations, supported by a progressive leadership team that values the importance of geographical education in a dynamic urban environment like Portsmouth, with specific opportunities for A-Level specialism and leadership.
We're seeking a highly experienced and qualified Geography teacher with a proven track record of outstanding results across all key stages. Experience in leading curriculum development, developing challenging resources, and fostering high-achieving student cohorts is highly desirable, with a comprehensive understanding of the A-Level Geography specification being essential. You will possess a profound understanding of physical and human geographical concepts, exceptional pedagogical skills, and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities, with a particular focus on the demands of Key Stage 5. If you're ready to take the next significant step in your career within an exceptional educational environment in Portsmouth, starting in September 2025, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Advance your professional journey and lead geographical innovation at our outstanding Portsmouth school, with a significant focus on A-Level, commencing September 2025!
