Subject Lead - Geography

George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS 3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for a bright and innovative individual to take on the leadership of the Secondary Phase Geography department at George Mitchell All-through School for a 1 year maternity contract.

You will be a highly committed, motivated and passionate teacher who can lead by example. We are looking for candidate who will maintain a relentless focus on strategies to sustain the highest quality of teaching and learning to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will be able to lead, strategically plan and motivate both students and teachers to achieve their full potential. You will have a real passion for the subject and have the necessary skills to take on the challenge of continuing the development of Geography at subject and curriculum level.

What the school offers its staff

George Mitchell is aspiring to be an outstanding school, and we welcome colleagues who want to join us, and our students, on that journey. Behaviour for Learning is very good, and there is an enthusiastic emphasis on good outcomes for our students who hail from a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. We are very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at George Mitchell is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.

We have a comprehensive induction program and excellent professional development opportunities. We are committed to the task of continuing to raise standards.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Geography SL JD.pdf - 100 KB (opens in new tab)

Geography SL PS.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About George Mitchell School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1003 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: George Mitchell School website
• Email address: helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085396198
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/george-mitchell-school-london

Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.

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