Teacher of Geography and Humanities

Oakwood School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Geography, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMPS/UPS Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oakwood School has the following Teaching Staff vacancy:

Teacher of Geography with the ability to teach a second Humanities subject: History/ RE/ PSHCE

Salary: TMPS/UPS – Salary negotiable depending on experience and performance at interview.

Start Date: September 2026

Full-Time (Part-time may be considered for the right candidate)

We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026 to teach Geography at Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach a second Humanities subject: History, RE or PSHCE. Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers. This is ideally a full-time role although part-time may be considered for the right candidate.

We are looking for a colleague who is:

• A highly successful classroom practitioner
• Enthusiastic and hardworking team player
• Able to achieve high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress
• Inspirational with the ability to motivate students

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive wellbeing committee
• Free on-site parking
• Electric charging point
• Close proximity to the mainline station
• Plentiful staff enrichment activities

This is an exciting time to be joining Oakwood as it continues to progress towards becoming a great school with great outcomes.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Humanities Teacher Job Description.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

Geography Department Information Jan 2026.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

Humanities Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 101 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood School website
• Email address: recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01293 785363
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-school-horley

Oakwood is a large and expanding school of over 1600 students. We have split the population into ‘Years’ which enables the students to be cared for in smaller units. Each student also belongs to a House and we encourage a community ethos. The students are loyal and enjoy the friendly rivalry around House activities. Their personal development is also central to the school ethos.

Our priority is to shape our school to fit the students’ needs and aspirations, rather than fit students to the school. For this reason, we adopt the Pathways Approach, where we help students ‘Learn to Learn’. Opportunities for elements of vocational pathways exist as well as accelerated progress and Gifted and Talented opportunities.

Arranging a visit to Oakwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk.

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