Head of Geography in Elstree

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community.

Are you an inspiring Geography teacher ready to lead a thriving department within one of the UK's leading independent schools? We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking Head of Geography to lead our vibrant and high-achieving department from September 2026. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of geographical education at Habs Boys and to work alongside talented colleagues and curious, ambitious students.

At Habs, Geography is a much-loved and well-respected subject. With strong uptake at GCSE and A Level, and an excellent track record of university destinations, including Oxbridge, the department is known for its academic rigour, rich co-curricular offer, and focus on real-world application. Our Geography staff are dynamic and collaborative, and our students are eager, engaged, and enthusiastic learners.

You will be a strategic thinker with a strong classroom presence and a clear vision for Geography education. You'll bring energy, creativity, and the ability to lead and inspire both students and colleagues. As a Head of Department, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum, driving academic outcomes, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience and the size of the school, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing.
• Approximately 17 weeks holiday per year.
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon with four flexible options and generous employer contributions.
• Additional life insurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
• Financial assistance for further qualifications.
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Discount on school fees for children attending any of the Elstree Schools (fee remission applied at the time of child joining).
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network.
• Complimentary access to state-of-the-art sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service for quick and convenient healthcare advice.
• Access to Vivup, our staff benefits platform offering discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and green travel incentives, including options for Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner. Please apply as soon as possible.

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.