Teacher of Geography - 485916

Wellington School; Ayr; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington School in Ayrshire is seeking an outstanding Geography teacher to join our ambitious team. You will teach Geography across the secondary age range, delivering engaging and challenging lessons and supporting high standards of learning.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm and a strong digital literacy, using technology and interactive resources to inspire pupils and promote critical thinking about environmental, social and economic issues.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Geography across the secondary age range.
• Commitment to achieving the highest standards of learning and attainment.
• Strong digital literacy with confidence using technology, interactive resources and digital learning tools to enhance pupil engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, challenging and intellectually stimulating Geography lessons.
• Teach Geography at all levels across the secondary age range.
• Foster pupils' curiosity about the world and encourage critical thinking about environmental, social and economic issues.

Skills

Geography teaching

Digital literacy

Lesson planning

Job description

Wellington School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join our successful and ambitious team. We welcome applications from talented educators with experience of teaching Geography across the secondary age range and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of learning and attainment.

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and inspiring practitioner who can deliver engaging, challenging and intellectually stimulating lessons. They will possess the expertise, confidence and enthusiasm to teach Geography at all levels, whilst fostering pupils' curiosity about the world and encouraging them to think critically about the environmental, social and economic issues that shape it. Geography is a popular subject in this school and many pupils go on to further study and careers in closely related areas.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, energy and innovation in the classroom, inspiring pupils to fulfil their academic potential. Strong digital literacy is essential, with confidence in the effective use of technology, interactive resources and digital learning tools to enhance pupil engagement and achievement.

Wellington School is the only independent school in Ayrshire, teaching pupils aged 3-18. Wellington also offers a rich array of other activities and a willingness to participate fully in the life of the school will be expected.

The salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT scales. The position is full-time and commences in November 2026.

Applicants must either be registered with GTC Scotland, or eligible for registration. All teaching appointments are subject to membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.