Teacher of Geography

Teacher of Geography

Required September 2026

Permanent

Part Time

Salary: £42,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro rata to part time) depending on skills and experience

Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver excellent Geography teaching to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Geography, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.

This is a part-time role (over five days). For a full-time role, a willingness to teach a second subject, such as AS Level Environmental Science or Economics, or KS3 History/RS is essential. Please ensure you note this in your application.

This role would suit a teacher at any stage in their career. Whether you are an experienced teacher, or an ECT, if you are looking to join a supportive team with superb provision for professional development, then you will be made very welcome.

All staff have a generous planning allowance (20% PPA). Full time teachers have a morning or afternoon of flexible time, which can be worked from home.

At our school, behaviour is excellent, pupils want to learn and results are strong. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject, sharing your love for Geography with pupils who are kind, polite and respectful.

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our A Level results placing us 69th in national rankings in 2024.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

Why Sutton High School?

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)

• 35-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme

• Good transport links

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls' schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.