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 2026

Please 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.