Teacher of Geography in Radstock

Teacher of Geography – Writhlington Secondary School

Location: Radstock, Somerset
Contract type: Fixed term until the end of the academic year 2025/2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 8 February 2026

Overview

Writhlington School is a warm and welcoming place where students are happy and enthusiastic. We aim for our students to be respectful, resilient, ambitious, kind, confident and successful individuals. The school is located on a large modern state‑of‑the‑art campus with exceptional media facilities, a 400‑seat theatre and a Community Sports Centre.

Responsibilities

• Teach Geography to Key Stage 3, with the possibility of some Key Stage 4 teaching.
• Plan, deliver and assess consistently well‑planned lessons.
• Track individual pupil progress and provide structured feedback.
• Lead and contribute to extra‑curricular activities such as the Combined Cadet Force, Adventure Club and orchid project.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a supportive and professionally rewarding environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified teacher or training in progress, with a strong subject knowledge of Geography.
• Experience of teaching Key Stage 3 (and preferably Key Stage 4).
• Commitment to raising expectations and attainment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with the national Burgundy Book.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Funded CPD opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
• On‑site free parking and low‑cost catering.

Equal Opportunities

Writhlington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

If you would like to work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking and supportive school environment, apply today!

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.