Teacher of Geography, part-time, September 2025
Willingness to teach an additional subject, particularly History or RP would be of interest.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs. If an ECT were appointed to the post, a high level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided to ensure progression towards the successful completion of their induction period.We pride ourselves on the level of support and care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.
The successful applicant will be a Geography graduate able to teach throughout the age range, up to and including A Level. They will be a subject specialist and a first-class teacher of Geography. We are looking for a teacher who has the ability to motivate and inspire pupils of great academic potential, including Oxford and Cambridge candidates, while bringing an equal level of enthusiasm to teaching across the full ability range.
The appointed candidate will:
- have a passionate interest in the subject
- have excellent subject knowledge
- be an outstanding classroom teacher
- possess creativity, strong organisational abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills
- join a talented and welcoming team
- contribute to planning and delivery of co-curricular activities and trips
There are three other specialist staff in addition to the Head of Department. In the first three years, Geography is taught in groups of approximately 20-22 students. The Department has its own flexible Key Stage 3 programme of study, which is subject to continuous review and development.
In Year 9 pupils start their GCSE course. In Years 10 and 11, groups consist of approximately 14 to 18 students and follow the AQA Geography A course. Advanced Level students follow the CAIE specification (9696) and are taught in classes of approximately 8 to 12.
Teachers appointed to Colfe’s are expected to maintain the highest professional standards and to contribute to the co-curricular life of the community. Those who join the School can expect to become part of a caring, purposeful and committed community.
Teaching staff at Colfe’s enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Colfe’s highly competitive salary scale
- Longer holidays than the maintained sector
- Free lunches
- Free membership of Colfe’s Leisure Centre
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual flu vaccination
Application procedure
The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures.There will be an interview, task and lesson observation for short listed candidates.
The application may be submitted either electronically, to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post, to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW. Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by 9.00 am on Wednesday 26 February at the latest.Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary and we would therefore very much encourage early applications.
Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.