Teacher of Geography Basic

About the school

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. The school has led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years, and its mixed Sixth Form continues to grow in popularity. Following three previous Outstanding Ofsted judgements, the school achieved Outstanding in all categories in its most recent inspection in March 2025. As part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools, staff benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. The school also holds the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award and the Gold Artsmark Award.

The role

Prendergast School seeks an enthusiastic Geography teacher to join on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The post is advertised as 0.6 fte on Inner London MPR or UPR pro-rata, although the school is happy to discuss alternative work patterns between 0.4 fte and 0.8 fte for suitable candidates. The successful teacher will teach across all age and ability ranges from KS3 to KS5 and will join a strong humanities department.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Geography effectively across KS3 to KS5
• Raise the achievement of all students
• Play a full part in the life of the school
• Work collaboratively within the humanities department to develop a love of learning
• Participate in the school's appraisal policy and support the professional development of colleagues where required

Requirements

• Ability to teach Geography across KS3 to KS5
• Effective classroom practice that raises student achievement
• Commitment to the full life of the school
• Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome

Benefits & package

• Comprehensive and supportive induction programme
• Rich and varied continuing professional development across the school and federation
• Commitment to flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
• Strong ECT training and support programme

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged. A fully completed application form is required, as CVs are not accepted. The Leathersellers' Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and evidence of entitlement to work in the UK.