Head of Geography (Secondary) in London

About The Role

Reports to: Programmes Director

Contract: Fixed term - 1 year, 37.5 hours per week

Location: 2 days per week in London (White City) with some travel to schools; other days can be worked from home or in the office

Interviews will be held on 26 - 27 May, with flexibility available around these dates.

We're seeking a Head of Geography to provide educational leadership for their programme. You will work in both Ark schools and across the wider partnership, as an integrated part of an Ark subject leadership team to establish a shared vision for subject excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and implement the organisation’s strategy and mission, lead identified cross functional projects and activities as appropriate.
• Ensure there is a strong ongoing subject‑specific learning and development programme for AC+ teams to build and maintain their subject expertise and pedagogical best practice.
• Implement consistent, regular Subject Panels and share notes in a consistent format, in line with structures agreed with Ark stakeholders.
• Work with and through Senior Delivery Managers and Principal Development Leads where relevant.
• Create clear pedagogical rationale and briefs and train subject team members cross programmes.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience across Key Stages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of education developments and best practice in teaching.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, negotiation skills and experience of working with external partners.
• Up-to‑date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements.

Qualification Criteria

• Educated to Degree level.
• Right to work in the U.K.

Benefits

Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state‑of‑the‑art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days. In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad. Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work‑life balance and personal commitments. 27 days annual leave plus.