Teacher of Geography

Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 January 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

“Striving for Excellence”

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

Salary: MPS/UPS

"Leaders’ ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community." - OFSTED

Shirley High School has been under new leadership since September 2019 and remains a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. Our school is at the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, with our students benefiting from our fabulous site and leafy surroundings. Along with our clear values and ethos this helps to create a positive learning environment for both students and staff. We also benefit from excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas plus a fully refurbished fitness suite and ample free parking.

We have high expectations in all we do and believe that all our students can be the best in the world at whatever they decide to pursue through their hard work, determination, leadership and compassion. We strive for excellence through our broad curriculum and our wide range of extra-curricular opportunities whilst also ensuring that both students and staff are developed both in and out of the classroom.

As a school, we are fully committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage and more importantly enjoy Geography. We understand the importance of Geography in allowing students to progress in their educational journey and provide the resources for our departments to achieve these aims. We have redesigned our curriculum and want talented teachers to join us on this exciting journey as we pursue local and national success. We are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated teacher that has passion and enthusiasm for Geography. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that believes in our vision and values, to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to developing staff to fulfil their teaching and learning potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the skills to work across different departments to help improve student performance;
• is a teacher that is dedicated professionally and passionately demonstrates their classroom talent;
• is able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge;
• is motivated and enthusiastic;
• has the energy to build on recent GCSE results and will help to drive forward our high quality post 16 provision;
• is resourceful and innovative;
• actively want to develop their teaching qualities;
• has first rate communication and organisational skills;
• has the potential to lead teams and develop staff.

We offer excellent working conditions with key benefits that include:

• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Significant departmental investment;
• Staff Mentoring
• Staff car park on site;
• Fitness Suite (newly refurbished)
• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school
• A staff wellbeing programme.

Should you genuinely believe you have the skills to perform this role to the highest possible standards and are truly passionate about joining us on our journey then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the school or speak with the Principal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. More information can be downloaded from our website www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

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 Shirley High School Performing Arts College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 785 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley High School Performing Arts College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-high-school-performing-arts-college

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