Teacher of Geography

King Edward VI Aston School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1 - UPS3

Teacher of Geography job summary

We are seeking to appoint a full time (part time considered for a suitable candidate), teacher of Geography to teach in our school. The ability to teach History and/or RE would be beneficial. Our vision is that the curriculum is the key driver for well-rounded global citizens. As a Geographer, you are incredibly well-positioned to teach help us to deliver this ambition. Without a good grasp of geography, young people will never fully understand the world and how to make it a better place for all.

The Geography department offers a stimulating environment that fosters both academic growth and personal development, supported by a dynamic curriculum and exceptional resources. The department is one of the school’s most popular GCSE options and takes great pride in delivering a rich and engaging curriculum, complemented by a strong extracurricular offer which includes recent overseas visits to Italy and Iceland.

i. The successful applicant will be required to teach Geography to pupils in KS3, KS4 and KS5 if a suitable candidate is appointed. You will also be required to undertake the role of form tutor delivering their fortnightly form period. Applications are welcome from candidates at any stage in their career including Early Career Teachers.

Geography is a successful department in the school, taught by a team of four subject specialists. Each member of the department teaches across all year groups. The subject is offered at both GCSE and A-Level, with particularly strong uptake at GCSE.

The Geography department has three dedicated teaching rooms, each equipped with an electronic whiteboard. All teachers are provided with a school laptop.

Geography is taught as a discrete subject in Years 7-9 with all pupils receiving 3 or 4 fifty-minute lessons per fortnight. The subject is optional at GCSE and A-Level. Fieldwork is a strong element of the geography curriculum for all year groups with opportunities being offered to study locally, within the UK and beyond.

We are seeking to appoint a committed & enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working as a member of a team and is constantly seeking ways in which they can improve on their current practice. .

As a grammar school, we are privileged to work with able learners with a thirst for knowledge. It is equally important to note that successful applicants would join a school with kindness and integrity at the heart of our values system. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive school in which you can develop the love for your subject and share it with keen learners. Further benefits of working at Aston include a tailored CPD programme, a first-class free fitness studio and inspirational colleagues who share a passion for teaching.

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT. The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King Edward VI Aston School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 995 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI Aston School website
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King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

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