🗺️ Geography Teacher with Responsibility (TLR) – Dorking, Surrey 🏞️

Inspire Environmental and Global Understanding in a South East School, Start January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and committed Geography Teacher to join the successful Humanities faculty at a high-achieving secondary school/academy in Dorking, Surrey.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position starting in January 2026 (or sooner).

• Geography Teacher required with responsibility (TLR available)


• Full-time, Permanent position starting January 2026


• High-achieving secondary school in Dorking, Surrey Hills area


• Teach Geography across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (KS3/KS4/KS5)

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an inspirational and highly effective Geography specialist with a passion for driving academic excellence and real-world relevance in the subject. This is a significant opportunity for a teacher looking to take the next step in their career, as it comes with a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payment.

The TLR reflects an essential responsibility within the department, such as Key Stage 4 Curriculum Lead, Fieldwork and Educational Visits Coordinator, or Sustainability and Global Citizenship Lead. This leadership element is crucial to upholding the high standards of teaching and learning in Geography and enriching the students' understanding of contemporary global issues.

The School

This is a well-regarded school located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, known for its strong academic results and commitment to developing curious and engaged learners. The Geography department is highly valued, offering a curriculum that encourages rigorous enquiry into both physical and human environments. The school provides a supportive, collaborative working environment and offers access to extensive, tailored CPD programmes and clear career progression pathways within the South East region.

We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).


• A proven track record as an excellent Geography Teacher, with essential experience teaching the subject to Key Stage 5 (A-Level or equivalent).


• Strong subject knowledge across both physical and human geography.


• A genuine passion for the subject and the ability to inspire high levels of engagement and fieldwork skills.


• The experience or ambition to take on a key area of responsibility within the department.

Salary and Benefits

• Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for England (Excluding London) (currently £32,916 - £51,048 for 2025/2026).


• A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payment, which in a role of this responsibility typically ranges from £3,527 to £8,611 (likely a TLR 2 dependent on scale). The specific amount will be confirmed based on the final responsibility offered.


• Excellent, structured professional development and career progression pathways in a highly desirable Surrey location.

If you are an ambitious Geography Teacher ready to take on a position of responsibility within a superb Dorking school, please submit your CV outlining your suitability for a role that includes a TLR.