ECT - Teacher of Geography - Secondary School -...

A well-led and inclusive secondary school in Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Geography to join its successful Humanities department. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that combines strong behaviour systems, collaborative planning and a clear commitment to developing early career staff.

The School

Located in a popular part of Leicester, this 11–18 secondary school serves a diverse and aspirational community. It has secured a strong Ofsted profile and is known locally for its steady academic progress, respectful student culture and visible leadership.

The school places genuine emphasis on supporting ECTs, with a structured induction programme that balances guidance with growing professional autonomy. Staff speak positively about the open-door culture and shared sense of purpose.

Recent investment has enhanced:

• A modernised Humanities corridor

• Interactive screens across all teaching rooms

• A centralised curriculum resource bank

• A structured whole-school literacy strategy

The Geography Department

Geography is a popular subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, with strong GCSE uptake and improving outcomes year on year. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced, covering both physical and human geography with a clear progression model.

As an ECT, you will benefit from:

• Fully resourced schemes of learning

• Shared lesson materials and assessments

• Clear fieldwork planning frameworks

• Regular collaborative department meetings

The department incorporates local case studies relevant to Leicester and the surrounding region, helping students connect theory to real-world contexts.

The Role

You will teach Geography across KS3 and KS4, supported through your induction year by:

• A dedicated subject mentor

• Reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement

• Weekly coaching and instructional development sessions

• Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues

The school encourages strong modelling, clear explanations and structured questioning to support rapid student progress.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a Geography-related qualification

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm

• Be organised and confident in classroom routines

• Show willingness to reflect and develop professionally

• Value teamwork and shared curriculum development

Why Join This School?

• Clear behaviour systems that support calm classrooms

• Proven record of developing ECTs successfully

• Supportive Humanities leadership

• Realistic workload expectations

• Professional and collaborative working culture

This is an ideal opportunity for a Geography ECT seeking a structured and supportive environment in which to build strong teaching foundations.