Teacher of Geography

An outstanding teacher of Geography is required for September 2026 or January 2027. The School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (93.4% of A-level entries gained A* to B grades in 2025, 63% Grade 9 at GCSE, 86% 9/8 and 96% 9-7 GCSE in 2025). There is also much happening in terms of co-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to be fully involved in School life. Geography is popular and successful at CLS; we teach the OCR B specification at GCSE and OCR A-Level course. Around 50 - 60 pupils take GCSE Geography and between 10-20 take the subject for A-Level, with a number each year going on to study the subject and other associated courses at university. There is a rich supra-curricular programme including competitions and guest speakers. We conduct local fieldwork at KS3 and optional international trips for KS4 and KS5 which run on alternating years in addition to their compulsory fieldwork. The post would be suitable for an ECT (we provide statutory induction) or a colleague with more experience. We aspire to attract a staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of the CLS community. We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills and abilities, and particularly from those who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours. We use CV Minder to anonymise applications. CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul’s Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in southeast London. CLS Teaching Pay Scale £40,480 – £65,150 full time (plus two progression points to £67,270 and £69,450) 2025 - 2026. The post would be suitable for an ECT (we provide statutory induction) or a colleague with more experience. City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing t