Teacher of Geography

Due to unprecedented popularity and a significant, unexpected increase in our Sixth Form enrollment, we are thrilled to be expanding our teaching team. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Geography teacher to join us on a fixed-term basis until August 2027, to support our growing cohort of ambitious A-Level students.

While this post is advertised as 0.6fte, we are keen to attract the right talent and are happy to discuss alternative work patterns between 0.4fte and 0.8fte for suitable candidates.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across all age and ability ranges from KS3 to KS5. You will be an effective classroom teacher with the ability to raise the achievement of all students and be keen to play a full part in the life of the school. You will be joining a very strong humanities department who enjoy working together to develop a love of learning in our students.

Applications from ECTs are welcome as the school has a strong ECT training and support programme.

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. We've led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years, and our mixed 6th Form continues to grow in popularity. Following our 3 previous Outstanding OFSTED judgements, we are proud to have achieved Outstanding in all categories in our most recent OFSTED inspection in March 2025. This exceptional track record is a testament to our commitment to both our students and staff.

As part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. We are not just outstanding in academics, we also hold the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Gold Artsmark Award, reflecting our holistic commitment to staff and student development.

We invest in our people. That’s why we are committed to providing meaningful and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), from a comprehensive and supportive induction to a rich and varied CPD program across the school and Federation. You will also take part in the school's appraisal policy, appraising staff as required and using the process to develop their professional effectiveness.

We also recognise the importance of work-life balance. We are genuinely committed to finding flexible working arrangements that suit you and the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss their needs with us during the recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.