Head of Geography

Lead, Inspire, and Shape a New Department – Head of Geography

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 annually (actual) + TLR 2B

Are you an ambitious and passionate Geographer ready to build a department from the ground up? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Geography to lead the creation of an academically rigorous, knowledge‑rich Geography curriculum within a growing secondary environment.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a subject area, influence school-wide academic culture, and lead a high-performing department in its earliest stages.

⭐ About the Role

As Head of Geography, you will:

• Design and lead a coherent, knowledge-rich Geography curriculum.
• Ensure students develop secure substantive and disciplinary geographical knowledge.
• Model excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Shape the long‑term vision, ethos, and identity of Geography within the school.
• Mentor and support new colleagues, building a confident, expert department as the school grows.
• Contribute to staff recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development.
• Develop high‑quality resources, fieldwork opportunities, and enrichment experiences that inspire curiosity about the world.

You will be joining at a pivotal stage and will play a central role in defining the academic success and culture of the subject for years to come.

What They’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A passionate geographer with excellent subject knowledge.
• Experienced in designing or delivering a knowledge-rich Geography curriculum.
• A reflective, research-informed practitioner with strong pedagogical insight.
• Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and developing colleagues.
• Experienced in KS3 provision (KS4/KS5 experience is an advantage as the school grows).
• Excited by the opportunity to establish and shape a new department.
• Someone who values rigour, curiosity, and ambitious academic standards.

Whether you are an experienced leader or an aspiring practitioner seeking your first leadership opportunity, we welcome your application.

Why Join Them?

You will benefit from:

• The chance to shape a new Geography department from first principles.
• Freedom to design and implement your academic vision.
• A central role in recruiting, coaching, and mentoring a future team.
• A supportive, research-informed environment focused on academic excellence.
• Significant opportunities for rapid career progression as the school expands year by year.
• A positive, diverse, and ambitious staff and student community.

You will also have access to a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave allowances (where applicable) and well-being days.
• Pension scheme options with life cover and additional support.
• Discounts for retail, leisure, travel, and well-being services.
• Fresh, daily meals provided on site.
• Professional membership fee contributions (where required).
• Employee support and well-being programmes.
• Health care plans and online GP access.
• Cycle‑to‑work and other staff benefit schemes.
• Continuous professional development and leadership training.

Interested?

If you’re ready to lead with ambition, shape an exciting new department, and inspire the next generation of geographers, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career.

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