Head of Geography

Job Description
Post Title

Head of Geography

April 2026 or September 2026

Newham, London

Permanent

MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

The Head of Geography will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Geography department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, strong curriculum design, and excellent outcomes for all students. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to inspire excellence and ensure that every student thrives in Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The post holder will be responsible for raising standards, inspiring a love of Geography, and contributing to the wider life and leadership of the school. This position would suit an experienced teacher with leadership ambitions or an established subject leader seeking a new challenge, who can build on strong foundations already in place and continue to improve outcomes for students.

As Head of Geography, you will provide clear leadership and direction for the department, ensuring that high-quality teaching and learning remain central to everything we do. You will lead curriculum development, set high expectations, and support colleagues to deliver engaging and effective lessons that enable every student to achieve their best. Through your leadership, the department will continue to grow in strength and success, ensuring students leave with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Geography or a related subject.
• Successful experience teaching Geography at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for Geography.
• Evidence of raising standards and improving outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• Experience of leading or supporting a subject or department.
• Experience teaching across multiple key stages, including examination classes.
• Evidence of curriculum development or examination specification leadership.
• Experience of mentoring or coaching colleagues.

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