Greig City Academy

High Street, Hornsey, London N8 7NU

Tel: 020 8609 0100 https://www.greigcityacademy.co.uk‍ ‍

Geography Teacher‍ ‍

Inner London Pay Scale ‍

Start date: 1 September 2026

An exciting opportunity for an outstanding Geography Teacher to join our team

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a love for Geography? Do you thrive in a dynamic educational environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Geography Teacher at Greig City Academy.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Geography Teacher to join a successful and motivated faculty in our school. As part of this professional and dedicated team, you will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating our students.

The ideal candidate will:

·         be a successful classroom practitioner, committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, through lesson planning and careful assessment

·         manage behaviour effectively

·         deliver engaging and interactive lessons through an enquiry-based approach

·         foster a love for geography by making the subject relevant and exciting

·         enjoy getting involved in fieldwork

·         support students in their academic and personal development

·         contribute to the school’s extracurricular activities.

·         collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience

·         support the wider school vision

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school before making an application.

The Humanities Faculty at Greig City Academy is supportive and has an open-door approach to teaching: ideas and experiences are welcomed and listened to. It boasts a strong leadership team, a well-developed curriculum, and a focus on excellent teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work for a department which is flexible and strives to continually improve and update the curriculum offer.

The Faculty includes Geography, History and Sociology. Geography is a thriving subject and is a popular choice at KS4 and KS5.

Working at Greig City Academy‍ ‍

Our school is unique. It is a diverse, vibrant and supportive community where staff and students thrive on innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to success. Staff go the extra mile to support students, and the outcomes are often extraordinary.

Our successful Academy is a caring and creative environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. We want happy and successful children ready for their future.

Paul Sutton, our inspirational Principal, has built a strong and dedicated team of well-qualified staff who share a common vision to raise students’ achievement.

Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a collegiate approach with a focus on their own contribution to our collective vision. Students and staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment often over and beyond the school day.

The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; staff turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.

We have an array of wellbeing initiatives such as a weekly yoga session, regular visits from a qualified massage therapist and social events throughout the year, to name but a few.

Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Luz Luna by email at lluna@greigcityacademy.co.uk or by calling 020 8609 0100, we will try to find a time that works best for you.

To apply, please visit the vacancies page on the academy’s website by using the following link:  Current staff vacancies - Greig City Academy Once completed, please email your application to lluna@greigcityacademy.co.uk.

Your application must include a supporting statement.‍ ‍

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is midday on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.‍ ‍

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.‍ ‍

Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance Keeping children safe in education 2025.‍

NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. – section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.‍ ‍

In line with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview, and an online search will be conducted.