Job description
Head of Geography
Location: Newham
Salary: £40,653 – £62,774 per annum
Start Date: April/September 2026
Contract: Permanent
GSL Education London Branch are excited to be looking for an experienced Head of Geography to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Head of Geography who wants to lead, inspire and make a real difference to pupils’ learning and outcomes.
As Head of Geography, you will play a key role in shaping the vision of the department and driving high standards of teaching and learning from Year 7 to Year 11. The school is keen to welcome a dedicated Head of Geography who can motivate staff, engage pupils and deliver an excellent Geography curriculum. If you are an ambitious Head of Geography ready for a new challenge, this role could be perfect for you.
Head of Geography Responsibilities:
- Lead the teachers in the department and provide a clear structure to deliver an excellent curriculum from Year 7 to Year 11
- Monitor academy procedures and routines, and ensure they are followed by all teachers
- Provide guidance, advice and coaching to Geography teachers to support high-quality teaching
- Ensure strong pupil outcomes by supporting teaching that leads to better than expected progress
- Keep up to date with specifications and examination requirements and ensure all Geography staff understand them
- Track and monitor pupil progress in Geography and put timely interventions in place
- Manage departmental resources to maximise impact on pupil progress
- Analyse Geography performance data and create improvement and action plans
- Plan and teach high-quality Geography lessons to pupils in Year 7 to Year 11
- Provide meaningful feedback to pupils to help them improve
Head of Geography Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience teaching Geography at the secondary level
- Previous leadership or management experience within a Geography department
- Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum and exam specifications
- Ability to lead, support and motivate a team
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Commitment to raising standards and improving pupil outcomes
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the " Head of Geography", role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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