Geography Graduate Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Geography Teacher

Greenwich, South East London

September 2026 Start

Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Are you a high-achieving Geography graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher?

Do you want to gain exceptional classroom experience in a high-performing secondary school before progressing onto teacher training?

KPI Education is delighted to be partnering with a successful and ambitious secondary school in Greenwich to recruit a Geography Graduate for a September 2026 start. This exciting opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about Geography and are considering a long-term career in education.

The school has an outstanding reputation for developing aspiring teachers, with many graduates progressing onto salaried teacher training and PGCE programmes after successfully completing their first year in the classroom.

The Opportunity

As a Geography Graduate, you will join a thriving Humanities department and work alongside experienced teachers to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge required for a successful teaching career.

This role offers significantly more responsibility than a traditional Teaching Assistant position, providing a genuine introduction to classroom teaching and school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Supporting students' academic progress through targeted interventions

• Leading small-group and one-to-one learning sessions

• Assisting with lesson preparation, marking and assessment

• Developing classroom management and behaviour strategies

• Supporting fieldwork, enrichment activities and wider Humanities events

• Working closely with experienced teachers and school leaders to develop your practice

Who We Are Looking For

Applications are welcome from graduates who:

• Are on track to achieve, or have achieved, a 2:1 degree or above in Geography or a closely related subject

• Have a genuine passion for Geography and education

• Are considering teacher training in the future

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate professionalism, resilience and a willingness to learn

• Can inspire young people and act as a positive role model

Previous experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join This School?

• Highly regarded and oversubscribed secondary school in Greenwich

• Outstanding support and mentoring from experienced educators

• Proven pathway into teacher training and qualified teacher status

• Modern facilities and excellent teaching resources

• Strong focus on staff development and career progression

• Collaborative Humanities department with excellent outcomes

• Easily accessible via public transport across South East London

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Geography graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience while building the foundations for a rewarding teaching career.

Apply Today

If you are ready to take the first step towards becoming a Geography Teacher and want to join a school that invests heavily in graduate development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to KPI Education for immediate consideration. jamesp@kpir.co.uk

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