Teacher of Geography

Rooks Heath School, Harrow, HA2 9AH

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required ASAP

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  19 March 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: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Geography job summary

Teacher of Geography

Contract Type: Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS

Posted: Thursday 19th March 2026

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026, 9am

Job Starts: ASAP

Interview Date: Week commencing: Monday 20th April 2026

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

We are seeking to appoint an engaging and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join a successful and supportive team in a well-established department at Rooks Heath School. This post provides an excellent opportunity for an ECT to develop their career who will be required to teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, and all ability ranges. We have a range of departmental initiatives which provide opportunities for the right candidate to cultivate their creative capabilities.

The Geography Department is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly and positive environment. We offer an excellent induction and support programme for new teachers.

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Generous Pension Scheme

Excellent transport links

Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

Interest free loans for relocation costs

Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains

Cycle to work scheme

Contribution to Flu Jabs annually

Contribution to standard eye care tests

Employee Referral Scheme

Dedication to continuing professional development

Employee discounts on our nursery, primary school and out of hours provisions

Recognised as a National Living Wage Award Employer

Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. A Certificate of Good Conduct is also required from the successful applicant if they have lived abroad and fulfil relevant requirements.

If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school.  We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation.  Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Rooks Heath School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rooks Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-heath-school

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