Graduate Trainee Geography Teacher

Grad2Teach Ltd; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational training company in the UK is seeking a passionate Phase One Trainee Teacher to support geography lessons at a secondary school in Orpington. The role offers hands-on experience while working towards a Level 4 qualification and a PGCE with QTS. Ideal for enthusiastic graduates or career changers eager to contribute to education and child development.

Qualifications

• Motivated graduate trainee or career changer with strong academic background in geography or related subject.
• Previous classroom or youth work experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support geography lessons in a secondary school setting.
• Work towards a Level 4 qualification.
• Gain hands-on experience in the classroom.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Passion for geography

Education

Degree in Geography or related subject

Job description

Are you a geography graduate ready to inspire the next generation? Begin your journey as a Phase One Trainee Teacher through Grad2Teach’s salaried teacher training programme in a high-achieving secondary school in Orpington, Kent (BR6).

As a graduate trainee, you’ll gain hands‑on classroom experience supporting geography lessons while working towards a Level 4 qualification. This structured route allows you to earn while you train, building your confidence and teaching skills in a supportive environment before progressing to Phase Two, where you’ll complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University.

This is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring teacher passionate about geography, sustainability, and helping students understand the world around them.

About You

You’ll be a motivated graduate trainee or career changer with a strong academic background in geography or a related subject. You should be:

• Enthusiastic about education and child development
• Professional, reliable, and eager to learn
• Ready to contribute to a dynamic school community
• Committed to developing into an outstanding teacher through our salaried teacher training route

Previous classroom or youth work experience is beneficial but not essential — a genuine desire to teach and inspire is what matters most.

Training & Progression

Through the Grad2Teach two-phase model, you’ll follow a structured, school-based pathway to qualification:

Phase One

Paid, in‑school experience supporting teaching and learning

Completion of a Level 4 NCFE Customised Qualification focused on classroom practice and pedagogy

Development mapped to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards

Phase Two

Transition into full teaching responsibility

Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University

Supported by mentors, observations, and reflective practice sessions

This approach ensures you gain the experience, confidence, and credentials to begin your career as a qualified geography teacher.