1.0FTE Geography Teacher - 1 year Maternity Cover

La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0AB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, 32.5hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01/01/2026-31/12/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £40,317 and £62,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be a qualified and motivated teacher of Geography.

• Have a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality Geography lessons across all key stages. (KS3-KS5)

• Be committed to inspiring students’ love of learning and developing their critical thinking skills.

• Have a positive approach and be dedicated to making a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.

• Embrace our Catholic ethos.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to grow within a supportive environment.

What the school offers its staff

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth.

• Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students.

• Two weeks paid work for ECTs starting early to support transition and induction.

• Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices.

• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.

• Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration.

• A two-week October half-term break.

• A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme.

• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School website
• Email address: ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 6736544
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Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.

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