Head of Geography
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Start Date: January 2027 (or notice period dependent)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (£35,417 - £51,355 per annum) + TLR Leadership Allowance
Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, visionary, and accomplished Head of Geography to lead a thriving humanities department at a progressive, inclusive secondary school in Luton.
Championing a strong ethos of character formation, resilience, and academic ambition, the school provides an exceptional environment for professional growth. The humanities faculty benefits from well-resourced specialist teaching rooms, excellent digital mapping resources, and a collaborative team culture committed to bringing both physical and human geography to life through dynamic fieldwork and global enquiry.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership
- Departmental Leadership: Lead and strategically direct the Geography department, fostering a culture of high expectations, pedagogical innovation, and collaborative planning.
- Curriculum Design: Design and execute a rich, sequential curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and A-Level, integrating vital geographical skills and contemporary global issues.
- Progress & Attainment: Lead on the tracking and analysis of student performance data, implementing targeted interventions to secure exceptional GCSE and post-16 outcomes.
- Fieldwork & Enrichment: Oversee the planning and delivery of engaging fieldwork opportunities and extra-curricular geographical activities that broaden student horizons.
- Mentoring & Quality Assurance: Support, mentor, and develop teaching staff within the department through regular feedback, lesson observations, and collaborative coaching.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Geography or a closely related Earth sciences discipline.
- Proven success teaching Geography across secondary key stages, with strong experience preparing students for public examination
Head Of Geography employer: Choice Teachers
Choice Teachers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Business and Marketing Lecturers in Bolton. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and creativity in teaching. The college's commitment to student success and community engagement makes it a rewarding place to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
