Humanities Teacher

Geography Teacher – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Paid to scale (Qualified Teachers) – PAYE
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible)

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Geography teacher ready to make a difference? We are working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in Wakefield that is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. We are seeking a talented Teacher of Geography to join their dedicated Humanities team.

This role is open to full-time applicants, and the school welcomes applications from ECTs and subject specialists looking to begin or develop their teaching careers.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Geography lessons across Key Stages 3–4

• Teach within a supportive and experienced department of three Geography teachers

• Play an active role in the school’s extensive enrichment programme

• Contribute to the wider Humanities curriculum and occasionally teach outside of Geography

• Unqualified teachers are welcome to apply – planning is not required for unqualified staff

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a qualified teacher of Geography or a strong subject specialist

• Be committed to high-quality teaching and learning

• Demonstrate excellent communication and classroom management skills

• Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to the department

• ECTs will benefit from a well-established support and induction programme

Why Join This School?

• A school committed to academic excellence and personal development

• Strong uptake of Geography at KS4 and KS4

• A collaborative and forward-thinking Humanities team

• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

• A positive and inclusive school culture that values the Humanities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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