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Graduate Geography Trainee Teacher (Salaried Route – QTS Pathway)
Location: London
School Type: High-Achieving Secondary School
Contract: Full-Time | Start: September 2026
KPI Education is working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in London to recruit an ambitious Geography graduate for their salaried teacher training programme. This is an exceptional opportunity to train as a teacher while earning a salary, gaining invaluable classroom experience in a supportive and academically successful school.
The Role
You will join a successful Humanities department and begin developing your teaching practice from day one. Supported by experienced mentors and subject specialists, you will gradually build the knowledge, confidence, and classroom expertise required to become an outstanding Geography teacher.
Throughout the academic year, you will receive structured training while taking on increasing teaching responsibility, allowing you to develop into a confident and reflective practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and deliver Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 as your confidence develops.
- Inspire students through engaging lessons covering topics such as physical geography, human geography, environmental issues, and global development.
- Plan and deliver high-quality learning activities that challenge and engage students of all abilities.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support both high-achieving learners and students requiring additional academic support.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to help maximise attainment.
- Develop effective classroom and behaviour management strategies with the support of experienced mentors.
- Observe outstanding teachers and implement best practice within your own teaching.
- Participate in weekly professional development sessions covering pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, safeguarding, and classroom practice.
- Gradually assume increased teaching responsibilities throughout the training year as you work towards QTS.
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What's On Offer
- Full-time salaried teacher training position with no tuition fees.
- A clear pathway to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) within one academic year.
- Opportunity to achieve a PGCE alongside QTS.
- Comprehensive mentoring from experienced Geography teachers and senior leaders.
- A structured, high-quality training programme designed to develop exceptional classroom practitioners.
- Access to ongoing professional development and outstanding career progression opportunities.
- The chance to begin your teaching career within a successful and supportive London secondary school.
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Candidate Profile
The ideal Graduate Geography Trainee Teacher will have:
- A 2:1 degree or above in Geography or a closely related subject.
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
- Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Geography.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people.
- A resilient, reflective, and professional approach to learning.
- A commitment to building a long-term career within secondary education.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, schools, or youth work is advantageous but not essential.
How to Apply
Send your CV to KPI Education today to be considered for this exciting Graduate Geography Trainee Teacher opportunity in London.
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