Prep School Geography Specialist

Huddersfield Grammar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Greater London is seeking a Geography Specialist to engage students from Year 3 to Year 8. The role involves exciting curriculum development emphasizing sustainability and global citizenship. The ideal candidate should be passionate about teaching geography, possessing relevant qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include leading fieldwork, inspiring curiosity among students, and contributing to wider school activities. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, starting in September 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free lunch during Term Time

Generous school and public holidays

School fee discount

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience teaching geography at Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3 level.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Experience in an independent or preparatory school is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead geography teaching from Year 3 to Year 8.
• Plan and lead fieldwork and enrichment activities.
• Support sporting activities and whole-school projects.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Passion for fieldwork

Sustainability awareness

Global learning

Education

Degree in geography or related subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

About the School - Brighton College Prep Kensington

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a happy and vibrant school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13 years. We are a thriving independent preparatory school in central London, educating boys and girls from the age of 2 to 13. Guided by our core values of confidence, curiosity, and kindness, we offer a broad, ambitious, and enriching education that encourages pupils to understand both their place in the world and their responsibilities within it.

As part of the Brighton College family of schools, widely regarded as the leading co‑educational school group in the UK, we combine a strong shared ethos with our own distinctive identity. Named London Independent School of the Year finalists in 2025, we are recognised for our innovative approach and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Situated beside Exhibition Road, at the heart of London’s cultural quarter, we make exceptional use of our location to support geographical fieldwork, sustainability education, and global citizenship, inspiring pupils to think critically about people, places, and the future of our planet.

About the Brighton College Family of Schools

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a proud member of the Brighton College Family of Schools which includes Brighton College, three other UK based Prep Schools and a growing network of schools around the world. Brighton College is synonymous with academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a commitment to the Arts, Sports and extracurricular pursuits. Being a member of both Cognita and the Brighton College Family offers significant development opportunities and collaboration for our staff.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Geography Specialist to teach geography from Year 3 to Year 8, while actively promoting an understanding of the world and a sense of global responsibility across the whole school. The successful candidate will join a supportive and expanding Humanities Department, contributing to a forward‑thinking curriculum that places strong emphasis on fieldwork, sustainability, environmental awareness, and global citizenship. This is an exciting opportunity to shape geography provision within a school that values curiosity, creativity and real‑world learning.

In this exciting role, you will lead engaging and high‑quality geography teaching for pupils from Year 3 to Year 8. You will inspire curiosity about people, places and environments, delivering a rich curriculum that encourages critical thinking and deepens pupils’ understanding of the world. In Years 7 and 8, you will deliver a stimulating and challenging programme, including preparation for senior school entrance exams and scholarship assessments.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of a cohesive, progressive geography curriculum, embedding themes such as sustainability, climate change and global citizenship. Taking full advantage of the school’s central London location, you will plan and lead creative fieldwork and enrichment activities, promoting geography beyond the classroom through clubs, competitions and themed events.

You will also play an active role in wider school life, supporting sporting activities, trips, assemblies and whole‑school projects, while modelling the school’s values of confidence, curiosity and kindness.

This is a permanent, full‑time position with a proposed start date in the new academic year in September 2026.

Who We Are Looking For

Essential

• A degree in geography or a closely related subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching geography at Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3 level.
• A passion for fieldwork, sustainability and global learning.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• Experience within an independent or preparatory school.
• Experience preparing pupils for senior school entrance exams and geography scholarships.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning, trips and residential experiences.
• Experience contributing to curriculum or subject development.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience.
• Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments provided during Term Time.
• Generous school holidays and public holidays.
• School fee discount.
• Exclusive third‑party discounts.
• Ongoing professional development.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date: 9am, Friday 27th February 2026.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, the right applicant may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.