Head of Geography Department

Position: Geography Teacher and Head of Geography TLR

Year Group: KS3 & KS4 and KS5

TLR: Head of Geography

TLR: 2C

Salary: MPS – UPS + TLR allowance

Location: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Start: September 2025

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Geography Teacher and Geography Leader to join our team for a September 2025 start. This position is open to experienced Geography Teachers who are either looking to gain leadership experience or an accomplished leader seeking further experience in a new school setting.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

1. Have a passion for Geography which is evident in their day to day teaching.
2. Be a highly competent teacher.
3. Contribute and show commitment to our innovative and forward thinking department.
4. Contribute fully to extracurricular activities.
5. Play a full and active role in the life of the school.
6. Be a reflective practitioner with a focus on continuous learning and development of practice.

In Return, We Offer You:

1. A cohesive team of people who believe in working collaboratively; sharing ideas and supporting each other.
2. A welcoming and supportive community.
3. The opportunity to work with passionate, hard working and supportive team members.
4. Unrivalled CPDL opportunities to further develop your skills as a classroom practitioner and to develop leadership skills as you progress.
5. Spacious well-equipped classrooms.
6. A school that understands the importance of staff wellbeing and workload management.

Things to Know About Our School:

1. We were rated GOOD with OUTSTANDING features.
2. INNER LONDON SALARY WEIGHTING.
3. Clear systems and lesson structures to support pace and creativity.
4. Easily accessible from Central London and Essex.
5. Fantastic reputation within the local community.
6. A high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD programme available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development.
7. 18 weeks paid holiday per year.
8. Employee perks such as access to Cyclescheme, Techscheme, and an Electric Car Scheme.
9. Outstanding training and development.
10. Excellent SLT with year group support.
11. Shared creation of resources and ideas.
12. Exceptional modelling through weekly lesson studies in core curriculum areas.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Georgina Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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