Rob is an experienced geography teacher who runs an award-winning eco club. He has led climate courses, supported curriculum development and mentored colleagues.
About
With over twenty years in education, I have served as a lead teacher, Head of Humanities and Head of Geography across diverse schools. Beyond the classroom, I design and deliver climate courses, combining expertise and leadership experience to inspire informed, sustainable thinking among students and colleagues, fostering meaningful engagement
Preferences
- Location: London
- Availability: daytime, evening, in person, online
- Key stage: KS4 and KS5
- Themes: environment, environmental management, geopolitics, hazards
Current or most recent role
In my current role, I teach geography and lead our school’s Eco-Schools programme, guiding us to Distinction status. I also run an award-winning eco club, empowering students to take meaningful environmental action through projects that promote sustainability, community engagement, and climate awareness across the school and beyond lessons daily.
Previous experience
I have extensive experience in professional outreach through my roles in education and environmental initiatives. I have led climate courses and run an award-winning eco club, engaging students in sustainability projects and community action. I have also mentored colleagues, supported curriculum development, and delivered workshops aimed at widening participation, including programmes for underrepresented groups, fostering inclusion, environmental awareness, and active engagement with geography beyond the classroom.
Why I want to become a professional ambassador
I would like to be an RGS Professional Ambassador because it offers an opportunity to champion the value of geography, inspire the next generation, and contribute to a respected professional community. I’m passionate about promoting geographical thinking, sharing best practice, and supporting meaningful environmental education both within schools and beyond.
Types of activities
- Talking about current job and career pathway
- Running activities about my career sector and the opportunities available; talking about what geographical skills I use at work and how geography is used in the 'real world'
- Inspiring young people to choose geography
- Classroom based activities or working with small groups of students to talk about career options
- Supporting a geography club or eco club
- Supporting fieldwork opportunities outside of the classroom