Geography Teacher

Michaela Community School is an exciting and successful free school that opened in September 2014 and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The ambition of our vibrant and energetic team is to transform the lives of all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many of us are Teach First Ambassadors. Some of us are not. All of us want to change the world.

We have 700 pupils from years 7 to 13. In September 2019, we opened our Sixth Form. There will be a lot of opportunities for promotion, and we invest in the development of our people. 

We are looking for a Geography Teacher with a lot of personality, someone who wants to own their classroom and have vibrant and authentic relationships with their pupils. We want teachers who are conscientious, enjoy being with teenagers, and love to see kids succeed. Our children work hard in lessons and at home, driven by their teachers’ ambitious expectations of them. Our excellent behaviour systems allow teachers to be themselves, and be as innovative as they like. The Humanities department is open-minded and rigorous, always looking for ways to improve. 

You will get the chance to really think about what makes for great teaching and learning. You will also become a better teacher…even if you think you are an ‘old hand’! Our behaviour systems are tightly managed, so instead of worrying about low-level disruption, you are able to try out what works best for the children you are teaching and have fun.  The relationships you can forge with pupils and the learning you can foster in your classroom are exceptional. 

We teach a mastery curriculum, covering fewer topics each year, and doing so in real depth. The expectation is that Geography teachers at Michaela will teach all three Humanities subjects to Years 7 and 8, but remember, with the resourcing and the bulk of planning done for you, this isn’t difficult. In History, we teach a chronological curriculum starting with the fall of the Roman Empire, going right up to the present day. In Geography, we ensure that pupils have a thorough mastery of British, European and world place before learning about geographical processes. And in Religion and Philosophy, our pupils encounter the most famous stories in the Bible before proceeding to the philosophy of religion, ethics and world religions. 

At A-Level all three Humanities subjects are taught.

There will be a lot of opportunities for promotion, and we invest in the development of our people. If you have heard of Michaela and feel a little intimidated, don’t be! There are a variety of people who teach here, all of them friendly and welcoming. We would love to hear from you. You have nothing to lose by sending in your CV.

There is no other school like Michaela in the country. Check out our website and see what we are all about! www.mcsbrent.co.uk

We are 30 seconds from Wembley Park tube, accessible by both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines.  This means we are 20-30 minutes away from Bond Street or Kings Cross! 

To register your interest, please send a covering letter along with the TES application form.

Please include answers to these questions:

1. Why teach Geography at Michaela?

2. How would you fit in with our unique ethos? 

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled. 

At Michaela teachers are paid using the teacher inner London pay scales. 

Michaela Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Michaela Community School is an equal opportunities employer.