Geography Teacher – Wincanton

Location: Wincanton, Somerset
Subject: Geography
Position: Secondary Teacher
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a passionate and committed Geography Teacher to join a secondary school in Wincanton.

The school is looking for an engaging teacher who can inspire students to develop a strong understanding of both physical and human Geography. This is an opportunity to deliver a varied curriculum while helping students develop their analytical, geographical and critical-thinking skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to create stimulating lessons that encourage curiosity and help students understand how geographical processes influence the world around them.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching Geography across the relevant Key Stages

• Planning and delivering well-structured and engaging lessons

• Developing students' understanding of physical and human Geography

• Preparing students for examinations where appropriate

• Developing students' geographical enquiry and analytical skills

• Using a variety of teaching strategies and resources

• Differentiating lessons to meet individual learning needs

• Assessing and monitoring student progress

• Providing constructive feedback to support development

• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement

• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Supporting students who require additional help

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Humanities department

• Contributing to wider school activities and the life of the school

The Ideal Candidate

The school would welcome applications from teachers who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate teaching qualification

• Strong subject knowledge in Geography

• Experience teaching Geography within a secondary setting

• Excellent classroom management skills

• The ability to engage and motivate students

• A commitment to inclusive teaching

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• A passion for helping students achieve their potential

Early Career Teachers with appropriate training and subject knowledge are also encouraged to apply.

Working with Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel provides educators with opportunities across Somerset, Dorset and the wider South West.

Our consultants provide dedicated support throughout the recruitment process, from initial registration through to securing your next position.

Benefits include:

• Access to permanent and temporary teaching positions

• Dedicated consultant support

• Competitive rates of pay

• Professional development and training

• Access to a wide range of school vacancies

• Support with your career development

If you are an enthusiastic Geography Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Wincanton, Teaching Personnel would like to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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