Geography Teacher

Connex Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Geography Teacher to work full-time in Wakefield from January to March 2026. The ideal candidate must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience teaching in a UK secondary school setting. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons across ability ranges. This role offers an opportunity for a temporary position with a possible extension for the right candidate, along with a supportive work environment and benefits that include a development package and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pay to scale policy

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to Classroom Teacher Toolkit

Wellbeing programme

Support from a skills development manager

Qualifications

• Must be 21 and over.
• Experience teaching Geography in a UK secondary school setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time from January 2026 to March 2026.
• Plan and deliver geography lessons across ability ranges.
• Support students in a positive learning environment.

Skills

Planning and delivering engaging lessons

Excellent behavior management

Classroom control skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE

Job description

Geography Teacher

Wakefield

Up To £1000 per week dependant on experience

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role

About the role

Connex Education is working with a Secondary Schools in Wakefield and assisting them in recruiting a Geography Teacher to work full‑time from January 2026 – March 2026.

About the school

Connex Education are seeking a Geography Teacher for an ongoing temporary position. The School is located in Wakefield and is part of a well known academy group.

Assignment Details

The role is to start January 2026‑ March 2026 initially. This may continue further for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills
• development package comprising over 70 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• A skills development manager to support your career goals

Person Specification

• must be 21 and over
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• PGCE
• You must have an enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one
• Have experience teaching Geography in a UK secondary school setting.
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging lessons across ability ranges.
• Have excellent behaviour management and classroom control skills.

I am always interested in speaking with Teachers, Cover Supervisors and Teaching Assistants. I can help you find your next role. If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today or you can call Chelsea Harper on 01924 948 016

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is based on qualification and experience. Pay rate is dependent on experience and qualification.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.