Teacher of Geography - Comprehensive School - Chesterfield

A well-regarded 11–18 comprehensive school in Chesterfield is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join its established Humanities faculty. Serving a broad catchment area across the town and surrounding Derbyshire villages, the school has built a reputation for steady academic performance, respectful student behaviour and a strong community ethos.

Geography is a popular subject at GCSE, with consistent uptake and solid outcomes. The department places particular emphasis on developing students’ understanding of contemporary global issues, while grounding learning in strong physical and human geography foundations.

The Role

You will teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to contribute to A-Level provision depending on experience. The department follows a carefully sequenced curriculum designed to build knowledge progressively and develop strong examination technique.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, well-structured Geography lessons
• Preparing pupils effectively for GCSE assessments
• Contributing to shared curriculum planning and resource development
• Supporting local fieldwork and enrichment opportunities
• Monitoring student progress and implementing targeted support where needed

The school values clarity in teaching and consistent classroom routines.

The Geography Department

Geography sits within a collaborative Humanities faculty alongside History and RE. Staff share planning resources and assessment frameworks while encouraging professional autonomy in lesson delivery.

Department strengths include:

• Dedicated Humanities classrooms within a central faculty corridor
• Structured GCSE revision and mock exam preparation
• Local fieldwork opportunities linked to Derbyshire’s rural and urban landscapes
• Clear assessment systems to track progress and inform intervention

The department actively integrates local case studies into lessons, making strong use of Chesterfield’s surrounding environment to contextualise learning.

The School

This Chesterfield comprehensive is known for its calm and orderly classrooms. Senior leaders are visible and supportive, and behaviour systems are consistently applied across year groups.

The school site includes modernised classrooms, improved IT provision and a well-used central library. Staff benefit from structured CPD and a clear focus on manageable workload through shared curriculum resources.

Professional culture within the school is described as stable and supportive, with strong collaboration across departments.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) in Geography or a related subject
• Have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Geography
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
• Deliver structured and purposeful lessons
• Contribute positively to departmental collaboration

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident early career teachers.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Supportive and established Humanities faculty
• Clear behaviour systems and pastoral support
• Access to meaningful CPD
• A respected Chesterfield secondary school community

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geography teacher seeking to work in a structured, community-focused comprehensive school where Humanities subjects are valued and well-supported.