About Us

Full Time, Term-time Only-Temporary up to 1 year
Reporting to: Head of Cluster
Commencing: January 2026

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Geography teacher to join our successful Humanities team commencing January 2026.

Applications are most welcome from experienced teachers and suitably qualified ECTs. Applicants must be passionate about their subject and able to teach Geography to all levels including A level. The successful candidate will have the previous experience necessary to fulfil such a role and a relevant degree in Geography. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to teach other Humanities subjects at KS3, including Religious Studies and History. 

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school.  We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your completed application form to recruitment@burntwoodschool.com available on the school website: Burntwood School - Staff Vacancies. CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted. 

Candidates are asked to provide a complete employment history, including explanations for any gaps, as part of the application process. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their experience in detail during the interview. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 1pm.

If you have not been called for interview by Friday 21st November 2025, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

It is likely that interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls
Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ 
Tel: 020 8946 6201 
Email: info@burntwoodschool.com 
Website: www.burntwoodschool.com 
Roll: 1,483 (Sixth Form 417)
Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils