Teacher of Geography

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Teacher of Geography; however, part-time applications will be considered. 

You will join and contribute to the continued development of a high-achieving, popular and forward-thinking department. You will be a passionate, dynamic and creative individual, able to foster high standards of teaching, learning and feedback. The department, situated in the heart of the campus, has four dedicated classrooms with interactive whiteboards. It is a paperless environmentally friendly department and so understanding of OneNote is an advantage. The successful candidate will join a team of three full- and two part-time Geography specialists. You will be expected to teach and deliver Geography lessons from Year 7 through to A Level.

We have a full programme of fieldwork activities, ranging from local to overseas trips including West Wittering and Iceland. The department has a thriving enrichment programme, including Geography clubs and undergraduate lectures at Royal Holloway University. We are one of the most popular subjects selected both at GCSE and A-Level. The department follows the Cambridge Assessment International Examination specifications 0976 at GCSE and 9696 at A-Level. Each year several of our pupils go on to study Geography and related subjects at university.

You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College’s policies under the direction of the Headmaster.

Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents’ evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher’s responsibilities.

ECTs are welcomed to apply. 

Benefits: Accommodation may be available along with a broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, restaurant quality hot and cold food available (complimentary).

Appointment process and how to apply

The closing date for applications is midday on Sunday 5th May, with interviews taking place on Thursday 16th May.

Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Head of Department, Jan Norgaard on norgaardj@lordwandsworth.org.

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1912.