Head of Geography at Heron Hall Academy in London

Heron Hall Academy is an ambitious, eight-form entry mixed secondary school and a proud part of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools built on the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Heron Hall, we share the Trust's vision - to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity, ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual.

As soon as you enter Heron Hall, you feel the pride, purpose and unity that define us. Our high standards and inclusive culture ensure that every pupil is supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We believe in every child and together, with North Star Community Trust, we help them believe in themselves.

The Head of Geography will provide strategic and operational leadership of the Geography Department at Heron Hall Academy, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes across KS3-KS5. The department delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum aligned to the national curriculum, developing pupils' understanding of physical and human geography, global issues and key geographical processes. You will lead curriculum development, quality assurance and departmental improvement, ensuring consistently high expectations and strong progress for all learners.

A key part of the role is maintaining excellent classroom practice through your own teaching commitment, modelling effective pedagogy and supporting colleagues through coaching and professional development. Working closely with senior leaders, you will use data, evaluation and evidence‑informed practice to drive continuous improvement and ensure strong outcomes in Geography.

We are seeking an experienced Geography teacher with a strong track record of teaching across KS3-KS5 and improving pupil outcomes. You will have secure subject knowledge, a passion for Geography and the ability to inspire curiosity about the world. You will be an effective practitioner with experience of planning, assessment and raising attainment, and the ability to work collaboratively and support others. A commitment to high expectations, inclusion and safeguarding is essential. You will hold a degree in Geography or a related subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre‑employment checks relevant to their role.

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being 'Stronger Together.' The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.