Geography Teacher - Wigan - January 2027 Start

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term until July 2027

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Professional development through The N

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Geography Teacher for a secondary school in the Wigan area from January 2027 until July 2027. The role covers planning and delivering Geography lessons, with responsibilities across physical and human geography, data interpretation and map skills.

Candidates with QTS or an equivalent qualification are invited to apply. This is a full-time post from January to July 2027, with competitive daily rates and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography.
• Ability to deliver Geography within a secondary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Geography lessons.
• Teach physical and human Geography, including processes and global issues.
• Develop pupils' geographical knowledge, analytical skills and understanding.
• Support geographical enquiry, data interpretation and map skills.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
• Prepare pupils for assessments and examinations.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and a productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Geography knowledge

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & feedback

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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.