Teacher of History and / or Geography

Wigstonmat; Wigston; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigston Academies Trust in Wigston, Leicestershire, is seeking a Teacher of History and/or Geography for a permanent position. You will plan and deliver ambitious, well-structured lessons to enable strong student progress and create a warm, respectful learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status, maintain high expectations for all, and demonstrate excellent ICT use to raise attainment. Safeguarding commitment is essential for this post.

Qualifications

• Professional teaching qualification and background in teaching.
• High standards of expectations for all students.
• Excellent ICT knowledge to raise attainment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ambitious, well-structured and inclusive lessons.
• Create warm, respectful and purposeful learning environments.
• Adapt teaching to meet strengths and needs of students, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

Skills

ICT proficiency

Schemes of work planning

High expectations

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

# Teacher of History and / or GeographyEmployer: Wigston Academies TrustLocation: Wigston, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: TMS / UPSPosted: 9th October 2026Expires: 26th October 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1578848Job Reference: History and or Geography* Share :* Print**Teacher of History and/or Geography****Take your next step with Wigston Academies Trust****LOCATION WHOLE TRUST CONTRACT PERMANENT****SALARY / GRADE TMS / UPS HOURS / WEEKS FULL TIME / PART TIME****START DATE JANUARY 2027 CLOSING DATE 10AM, MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER 2026****The Opportunity**We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of History and / or Geography, to plan and deliver ambitious, well-structured and inclusive learning that enables students to make strong progress. You will create warm, respectful and purposeful learning environments, contributing to the Trust's Warm • Gripping • Seen approach. You will be able to adapt teaching responsively to meet the strengths and needs of students, including students with SEND and disadvantaged students, while maintaining high expectations for all.**What We Are Looking For**We are looking for someone who can bring the right combination of experience, skills and commitment to the role.• An appropriate professional teaching qualification and background in teaching.• High standards of expectations for all students.• Excellent working knowledge of ICT, and how it can be used to raise attainment.• The ability to organise, plan and prepare inspiring and gripping schemes of work and structured lessons, providing for individual requirements for raising attainment.• A commitment to asking the right questions, testing new ideas and remaining relentlessly focused on raising attainment.• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.**Why Wigston Academies Trust?**Wigston Academies Trust is formed of two schools serving one community: Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (16-18). We are proud of the community we serve and relentlessly ambitious for every young person.We focus on outcomes because outcomes create opportunities. Our mission is to create schools where every student is known, challenged and supported; where background does not determine destiny; and where we work together in pursuit of better outcomes, greater opportunities and brighter futures.Every member of staff contributes to the culture experienced by our students. Whether working in classrooms, pastoral teams, offices, support services or leadership roles, we all play a part in ensuring that every young person feels welcome, experiences success and is given every opportunity to thrive.**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US**• A culture of professional trust, collaboration and continual improvement.• Purposeful professional development and opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide improvement.• Leadership that listens, reviews systems and seeks to remove unnecessary barriers.• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing that goes beyond the tokenistic, and to creating the conditions in which great people can do their best work.**How to Apply**Please apply using the WAT application form available through eTeach or our website.Please return completed applications by 10am, Monday, 26th October 2026.Interview date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026Please note that we are unable to accept CVs or other forms of application due to safeguarding regulations.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.**Safeguarding**Wigston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to the Trust's safer recruitment procedures, including the appropriate pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check.### AttachmentsTeacher of History - Geography - Job DescriptionTeacher of History - Geography - Person SpecificationJob Applicants Privacy NoticeWAT Brochure### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.