Teacher of Geography

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  26 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 36,414 - 53,994
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher of Geography to join a passionate and collaborative department within our school. The Geography department currently delivers the Edexcel B specification at GCSE, with four large groups in Year 10 and four large groups in Year 11. Geography continues to be a popular choice at A Level, with one large group in Year 12 and one large group in Year 13. The current specification being delivered at A Level is Edexcel.

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate who is keen to develop their skills in a successful school that will provide great support and encouragement. We offer an outstanding opportunity for the right person to make a real impact on children’s lives, and to develop their career in a very pleasant, successful and innovative school. We hope that you will decide to pursue your application and that you will consider a future with us at Wanstead. Whilst you will need to work hard, we value well-being and support all staff with flexible ways of working where possible. Some of our key benefits are:

• Short walking distance of Wanstead (0.4 miles) and Redbridge (0.6 miles) Central Line stations;
• Close to vibrant high street with cafes, independent shops;
• Close to Wanstead Green and local parks;
• Subsidised access to the Leisure Centre and upcoming Swimming Pool;
• Free parking in the Leisure Centre for staff;

At Wanstead High School, we are committed to staff wellbeing and provide the following benefits:

• Contribution to Eye Care and Cycling Scheme;
• Free access to Counselling Services;
• Free breaktime tea and coffee;
• Termly, free staff breakfasts;
• Catered Inset Days;
• Subsidised school lunches;
• Support of flexible working, where possible;
• Recruitment and Retention;

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Geography_Application Pack.pdf - 914 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wanstead High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead High School website
• Email address: recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 8989 2791
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

Arranging a visit to Wanstead High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.

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