We are currently Recruiting for
Role: Teacher of Geography (ability to teach at least one other humanities subject would be an advantage)
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale (Inner London) – TLR available for the right candidate
Contract: Full Time/Part Time
About the School
William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.
The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.
About the role
We are looking for a Geography Teacher who can bring commitment and expertise to our curriculum offer, supporting and teaching students across all key stages. You would have the opportunity to work with students across the attainment range and would be supported in your professional development whatever your stage of teaching career. The geography Department makes particular use of the school’s Outdoor Education Centre, The Mill, for field work and enrichment opportunities. Outdoor Education is a distinctive and important part of the life of the school. The Geography and Languages departments have worked closely together to innovative projects further afield.
You would be joining a wider team of well-qualified and established humanities teachers who are highly ambitious for the students. Teaching across the team is excellent demonstrated through student outcomes and high take-up at GCSE and A Level. Humanities subjects are very strongly supported by the Headteacher and the Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
A highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge
Committed to maximising pupil progress through setting high standards and by delivering effective teaching and learning
Able to motivate, lead, support and challenge students to be successful
The role is open to ECTs and experienced teachers who are able to offer some curriculum leadership for a curriculum area or Key Stage. Please indicate in your application any skills or experience that would enable us to consider you for this.
If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.
Interviews will be held on Friday 15th May 2026