Geography Teacher - Wigan - January 2027 Start

Geography Teacher - Wigan - January 2027 Start

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: Until July 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Geography Teacher to join a secondary school in the Wigan area from January 2027 until July 2027.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy offering an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Geography Teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations and support pupils in developing their understanding of the world around them.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Geography Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

The Role

As a Geography Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and appropriately challenging lessons within a secondary school Humanities department.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering high-quality Geography lessons

Teaching physical and human Geography, including geographical processes and contemporary global issues

Developing pupils' geographical knowledge, analytical skills and understanding

Supporting geographical enquiry, data interpretation and map skills

Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback

Differentiating lessons to meet a range of learning needs

Preparing pupils for relevant assessments and examinations

Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and a productive learning environment

Working collaboratively with departmental colleagues

This is a full teaching position involving planning, preparation, marking and assessment throughout the assignment.

The Ideal Geography Teacher

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Have strong subject knowledge in Geography

Are confident delivering Geography within a secondary school setting

Have effective classroom and behaviour management skills

Can plan engaging lessons that develop pupils' geographical understanding

Understand the importance of assessment and constructive feedback

Can adapt teaching to meet different learning needs

Demonstrate high expectations of pupil achievement and progress

Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Are available to work full-time from January until July 2027

Both experienced Geography Teachers and Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Geography Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

Competitive daily rates of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

Weekly pay

A genuine long-term teaching opportunity until July 2027

A dedicated education recruitment consultant

Free professional development through The National College

Support throughout the recruitment and interview process

Access to further teaching opportunities across Wigan and surrounding areas

Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This position is based at a secondary school within the Wigan area, with the assignment scheduled to begin in January 2027 and continue until the end of the academic year.

The opportunity would suit a Geography Teacher seeking the stability of a long-term placement, allowing them to establish classroom routines, build positive relationships with pupils and support their progress throughout the spring and summer terms.

Further information about the school and its location will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to the Wigan area.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're a Geography Teacher looking for a full-time teaching opportunity in Wigan from January 2027, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed