Key Role Information

Salary
£37,870 - £56,154 Main/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/02/2026 12:00
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
MPS/UPS Outer London
Department
Geography
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
Yes

Your Role

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success. 

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Department

Our Geography department is dynamic, collaborative, and committed to teaching beyond the curriculum. We develop curious, proactive learners who think critically about the world around them.

We demonstrate our PROUD values in every lesson, encouraging positivity, respect, open-mindedness, and determination, while supporting each student to reach their full potential.

There may also be opportunities in the department in the future to progress to an Assistant Curriculum Leader role, providing the chance to take on additional responsibilities, contribute to curriculum development, and support the strategic direction of Geography within the department.

The Position 

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Geography Teacher to join our successful department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to delivering high quality teaching. Whether you're an ECT ready to inspire or an experienced teacher looking for the next step in your career, we offer an ambitious, supportive environment where your contribution will make an impact.

If you are enthusiastic about your subject, driven to make a lasting impact, and ready to take the next step in your professional journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What we’re looking for: 

  • A teacher who leads by example, with outstanding classroom practice and professionalism.
  • A passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring their learning is meaningful and engaging.
  • A teacher driven to make a difference, committed to overcoming barriers and enabling every student to achieve exceptional progress.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

We support flexible working
16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies
We give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.
We offer private health care which includes
24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
July start for Early Careers Teachers
Paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
Staff wellbeing
Staff wellbeing group, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, Occasional Day off in Autumn.
Early finish on Fridays
Our students are dismissed at 1pm.
Staff events
Christmas lunch and end of year event.

Qualifications

First Degreeessential
Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towardsessential
Further Degreedesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to teach Geography across the school up to and including A Level.essential

Experience

Track record of good or outstanding teaching.essential

Relevant Skills

To have an updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum.essential
Ability to maintain high levels of student engagement.essential
Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN.essential
Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice.essential
Ability to be an imaginative and effective teacher and to relate well to children.essential

Uxbridge High School

Danielle Fuller

recruitment@uhs.org.uk

Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR
Danielle Fuller
recruitment@uhs.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.