Trainee Geography Teacher

You will join a supportive and ambitious secondary school in Kent, working within a successful Humanities department to help deliver engaging Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will work alongside experienced educators while developing your teaching skills, classroom confidence, and subject knowledge delivery.

This graduate teaching role forms part of the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme, giving you the opportunity to earn while you train while building a long-term career in education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the teaching of Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Assisting with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and fieldwork support
• Encouraging students’ understanding of environmental, physical, and human geography
• Supporting classroom management and student engagement
• Gradually taking responsibility for lesson delivery and assessment

This salaried teacher training opportunity in Kent is ideal for aspiring Geography teachers seeking practical school-based experience.

About You 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic aspiring Geography teacher ready to begin their journey into teaching.

You may be:

• A graduate trainee with a degree in Geography or a related subject
• A future teacher with excellent communication and organisational skills
• A trainee educator passionate about global issues, sustainability, and education
• Someone with experience working with young people or within schools (desirable)
• A proactive and reliable individual seeking a salaried route into teaching

This role is ideal for candidates looking to train as a Geography teacher in Kent.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach provides a structured and supportive route into teaching:

• Phase One:
  • Complete a Level 4 qualification in education and training
  • Gain practical classroom experience in a secondary school in Kent 
  • Receive mentoring aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teaching Standards
• Phase Two:
  • Progress to more independent teaching responsibilities
  • Work towards a PGCE with Coventry University
  • Move towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

This structured teacher training programme allows you to gain qualifications, experience, and confidence while earning a salary.