ECT Teacher of Geography – Secondary School West Yorkshire

A well-regarded 11–16 secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher of Geography to join its established Humanities faculty. The school has a strong reputation locally for developing new teachers through practical mentoring, clear behaviour systems and a curriculum built around depth of knowledge and conceptual understanding.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT who wants a calm, well‑led environment where expectations are high and support is genuine.

You will teach Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that balances physical geography, human geography and environmental issues. Topics include tectonic processes, urban change, global development and climate systems, with a clear focus on disciplinary knowledge and exam preparation.

As an ECT, you will benefit from:

• A reduced timetable in line with statutory induction
• A dedicated Humanities mentor
• Weekly coaching and instructional feedback
• Joint planning and shared departmental resources
• Clear assessment and moderation structures

The department prioritises clarity in explanation, strong modelling and structured written responses. You will not be expected to design everything from scratch — schemes of learning are well developed, allowing you to focus on refining delivery and classroom practice.

Situated within Wakefield, the school serves a mixed intake and has developed strong systems for behaviour and pastoral care. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, supported by consistent expectations across the site.

The Humanities corridor includes dedicated Geography classrooms equipped with interactive boards and access to shared digital resources. Fieldwork opportunities are embedded into the curriculum, including local urban studies and river investigations.

Leadership is supportive and visible, with a clear commitment to professional development. Staff describe the culture as practical, grounded and collaborative.

• Recently achieved QTS
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography
• Reflective and open to coaching
• Clear communicator with enthusiasm for the subject
• Commitment to inclusive and ambitious teaching

You will be supported to build strong routines, develop effective questioning and refine assessment strategies throughout your induction.

• Full ECT induction programme with subject‑specific mentoring
• Reduced timetable and protected CPD time
• Well‑resourced Humanities department
• Clear behaviour systems and strong leadership support
• Opportunity to grow into curriculum or pastoral leadership over time

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Geography teacher seeking a supportive and structured start within a well‑led Wakefield secondary school.