What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified candidate, who is an inspirational teacher and has demonstrable impact in the classroom. Working with a highly experienced head of faculty, this is an exciting opportunity for an existing leader or someone wishing to take their first steps into leadership. You will be enthusiastic and passionate about your subject and be able to inspire and motivate staff and students.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Develop and enhance the climate for learning in geography within the humanities faculty;
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage the professional development of colleagues;
• Be able to make a sustained, wider contribution to the school.
What the school offers its staff
Geography is taught to all students throughout Key Stage 3 and is one of our most popular option subjects at GCSE. All humanities subjects are also offered at Key Stage 5 and several students go on to study humanities related courses at higher education each year. Examination outcomes at GCSE & A-level are strong. This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers, a fantastic cohort of students and a tailored CPD programme.
Informal visits are welcomed if you would like to see us in action and to learn more about us prior to your application.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on 14th March 2025
Interviews are likely to commence: Week beginning Monday 17th March 2025
Please contact our HR department for an application form, further details about this role or to arrange a visit on: recruitment@wollaston-school.net Alternatively you can download details directly from the school website at:
Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.