Job Title: Geography Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Do you have a passion for the world around us and the ability to bring Geography to life for curious young minds?
GSL Education are seeking motivated and knowledgeable Geography Teachers to work in schools across Barnsley.
As a Geography Teacher, you will inspire students to explore and understand the physical and human world, developing their critical thinking and geographical awareness along the way. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, this is a rewarding opportunity to shape how young people engage with some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons in line with the national curriculum
Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, preparing students thoroughly for GCSE examinations
Develop pupils' understanding of physical geography, human geography, and environmental issues
Use a variety of teaching strategies to challenge and support learners of all abilities
Assess student progress regularly and provide meaningful, actionable feedback
Foster curiosity, independent thinking, and a broader awareness of the world
Manage your classroom effectively, maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement
Contribute to departmental planning, trips, and wider school initiatives where appropriate
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
A degree in Geography or a closely related subject
Classroom experience teaching Geography at secondary level is desirable
Confident subject knowledge spanning both physical and human geography
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
A dedicated, reflective, and professional approach to teaching
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete a new application)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to register your interest in this Geography Teacher role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can find Sam Scott on the GSL Education Website to discuss this opportunity further
Salary description
£170.00 - £220.00 per day