Trainee Geography Teacher

Town/City:Bradford
Salary/Rate:£22,000 - £25,000
County:West Yorkshire
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:Geography
Job ref:SM-GEO-FGS
Post Date:02. 06. 2026
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Partnerships Co-ordinator

About the Role

As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will support Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students develop an understanding of the world around them while building your own teaching expertise. Working alongside experienced educators, you will receive high-quality mentoring, coaching, and professional development as you complete the Grad2Teach Level 4 qualification.

This salaried teacher training opportunity provides a clear pathway into Phase Two, leading towards a PGCE with Coventry University and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive Geography lessons.
  • Assist students in understanding physical, human, and environmental geography.
  • Help prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
  • Support student progress, achievement, and engagement.
  • Develop effective classroom management and teaching techniques.
  • Work collaboratively with experienced teachers and mentors.
  • Contribute positively to the wider school community.

    About You

    We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate trainee, aspiring teacher, future Geography teacher, or trainee educator who is passionate about education and inspiring young people.

    You may be:

    • A Geography graduate or hold a degree in a related field such as Environmental Science, Geology, Sustainability, Earth Sciences, or International Development.
    • Interested in pursuing a long-term career in secondary education.
    • Looking for a practical, paid route into teaching.
    • Motivated, resilient, and eager to learn.
    • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Organised, reliable, and committed to professional development.

    Experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, classroom support, or voluntary activities would be beneficial but is not essential.

    Training & Progression

    Grad2Teach provides a structured and supportive pathway into teaching.

    Phase One

    During Phase One, you will:

    • Complete the Grad2Teach Level 4 Qualification.
    • Gain practical classroom experience from day one.
    • Develop your teaching practice in line with the Core Content Framework (CCF).
    • Build evidence towards meeting the Teachers' Standards.
    • Receive regular mentoring and instructional coaching.
    • Learn effective classroom management and lesson delivery strategies.

    Phase Two

    Upon successful completion of Phase One, you will progress to:

    • Increased responsibility for lesson planning and delivery.
    • Independent teaching opportunities.
    • Continued development against the Teachers' Standards.
    • Completion of a PGCE with Coventry University.
    • Progression towards Qualified Teacher Status and a successful teaching career.

    Why Choose Grad2Teach?

    • Earn while you train.
    • Structured salaried teacher training programme.
    • Dedicated mentor support throughout your training.
    • Nationally recognised pathway into teaching.
    • Clear progression towards a PGCE and QTS.
    • Practical classroom experience from the beginning.
    • Opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation.

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