Qualified Teacher or Aspiring Teacher? Join Our Geography Team

We are delighted to offer a unique opportunity suitable for:

•         A qualified teacher seeking a one‑year maternity cover role, or
•         An aspiring teacher looking to train through an apprenticeship route to gain QTS with the support of a local accredited provider.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner, an ECT, a career changer, or a passionate Geography graduate ready to begin your teaching journey, we warmly welcome your application.

About the Role

Option 1: Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

As a qualified teacher, you will:

•         Deliver high-quality Geography lessons across KS3–KS5.
•         Inspire a love of the subject, promoting curiosity about the world.
•         Contribute to planning, assessment and enrichment, including fieldwork.
•         Join a highly successful, well-established team with outstanding support for both experienced teachers and ECTs.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is enthusiastic, ambitious and committed to excellent outcomes for students.

Option 2: Apprentice Teacher of Geography (QTS Training Programme)

As an Apprentice Teacher, you will:

•         Teach across a range of ages while developing your practice throughout the year.
•         Receive dedicated study time, a structured training programme, and high-quality mentoring.
•         Work towards Qualified Teacher Status while earning a salary and gaining substantial classroom experience.
•         Be supported by experienced colleagues in a nurturing and developmental environment.

This pathway is perfect for graduates or career changers who wish to enter the profession through a supportive salaried route.

What We’re Looking For (Both Routes)

We are seeking individuals who are:

•         Passionate about Geography and enthusiastic about sharing this with young people.
•         Reflective, motivated and committed to continuous development.
•         Effective communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
•         Dedicated to helping students achieve their very best.
•         Degree holders in a relevant subject area.

About the Geography Department 

The Geography Department is well-established, innovative and committed to ensuring students of all abilities enjoy the subject while being stretched and challenged. We deliver a broad and engaging Key Stage 3 curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum and prepares students for both GCSE and A Level Geography. Geography is a popular subject, with over 150 candidates at Key Stage 4 and over 30 at Key Stage 5. Fieldwork is embedded in curricula, and the department runs a bi-annual trip to Iceland. 

•        At Key Stage 3, students are introduced to a range of topics including: Fantastic Places, Geography Rocks, The Geography of Britain, The Rise of China, Dark Tourism, Hazards, Global Development, Urbanisation in India, Climate Change and Superpowers. 
•         At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Fieldwork elements are currently met with trips to Hunstanton and Leicester. 
•         At Key Stage 5, students follow the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Students access a number of local and distant fieldwork opportunities, including in recent years to Leicester, Cambridge, London and a residential to the Peak District.
•        Alongside this, the Geography Department runs BTEC Level 1/2 in Travel & Tourism for Years 10 and 11, and BTEC Level 3 Travel & Tourism for Sixth Form students. This is a popular and well-run department with over 60 students at Key Stage 4 and over 30 at Key Stage 5. 

About Hampton Gardens

Hampton Gardens is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our school is home to some of the highest-performing departments in the city, and we are proud to provide an exceptional education for our local community.

Staff wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our school and Trust values, we are committed to creating a positive, enjoyable and supportive working environment for every member of our team.

When you join Hampton Gardens, you become part of a collaborative, caring community where everyone works together to deliver the best possible educational experience for our students. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a school that invests in its people, we would be delighted to welcome you to Hampton Gardens.

 How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description(s) and person specification(s), you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application through MyNewTerm.

• Please complete all sections of the application form.  Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
• Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

We are looking for a September 2026 appointment and would welcome visits if you wish to tour the school prior to application.

If you have any questions, would like a general conversation about the role or wish to arrange a tour, please contact the HR Team in the first instance at jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).