Teacher of Geography

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR

Teacher of Geography job summary

Teacher of Geography

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Starting September 2026

Full Time, Permanent

MPR/UPR (fringe)

Applications welcomed from ECTs and more experienced candidates

Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school, is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a dedicated Teacher of Geography to join our thriving Humanities faculty. At Heathside, we believe in nurturing an inclusive, ambitious community where curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning are at the core of every lesson.

We are looking for an enthusiastic geographer who is passionate about helping students make sense of the world—its landscapes, cultures, environments, and challenges. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing Geography alive: from exploring tectonic processes and weather hazards to investigating global inequalities, sustainability, and the complexities of our interconnected planet.

As a valued member of our Geography team, you will benefit from:

Opportunities to shape and develop the department: Contribute to strengthening our provision across geography as the school continues to grow.

Career growth and development: Access to high-quality CPD, mentorship, and clear routes for progression.

A meaningful impact on young people: Play a vital role in developing environmentally aware, globally minded citizens equipped to understand and respond to today’s pressing geographical issues—from climate change and resource management to urbanisation and population dynamics.

We strongly encourage interested candidates to arrange an informal tour of the school! Experiencing our vibrant learning spaces and meeting our passionate staff is the best way to understand our ethos. To arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Mr Clark, via email at smcgonigal@heathsidewalton.org.

The successful candidate will:

Teach Geography confidently across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons rooted in strong geographical knowledge

Bring to life both physical and human geography through enquiry-based learning, real-world case studies, and up-to-date geographical examples

Plan creative lessons that help students interpret maps, data, GIS, and a range of geographical sources

Use effective assessment strategies to support progress in locational knowledge, geographical skills, and conceptual understanding

Differentiate teaching to ensure all students—whether emerging or high-attaining geographers—can access, enjoy, and excel in the subject

Contribute to a rich extracurricular programme, such as fieldwork experiences, local investigations, eco initiatives or Geography Society trips,

We are deeply proud of the welcoming, aspirational culture we have built. With outstanding staff retention, this role forms part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every class is taught by a subject specialist as we continue to grow.

The role of Head of Learning is also currently being advertised, if you would be interested in this additional role please indicate your interest on your application.

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at Midday

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 484 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathside-walton-on-thames

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