Geography Teacher – Maternity Cover
Location: Wadhurst, East Sussex
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Pay: £32,000 – £51,000 per annum (MPS1 – UPS3, dependent on experience)
Teach South Kent are working with a well-regarded secondary school in Wadhurst who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Geography Teacher for a full-time maternity cover position starting in January 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher looking for a new role from January, joining a supportive department and contributing to the continued development of Geography across the school.
The Role

• Teaching Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Full-time maternity cover from January 2027
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons
• Supporting students to make strong academic progress
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Geography department
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or relevant teaching experience
• Has a strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum
• Can deliver engaging and effective lessons
• Has high expectations of students
• Is organised, reliable and committed
• Works well as part of a wider school team

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Kent and Sussex
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunities for permanent and long-term positions