Head of Geography

Job Description

Head of Geography – Ponders End, Enfield – September 2026

A dynamic, high-achieving secondary school with sixth form in Ponders End is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Geography to lead their established Humanities faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Head of Geography role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, offering a compelling leadership opportunity for an ambitious practitioner ready to shape and drive a thriving Geography department across KS3, KS4, and KS5.

About the School

This Enfield secondary school and sixth form serves a diverse, urban community and has built a strong reputation for academic ambition and purposeful teaching. Geography is a well-regarded subject across the school, with healthy GCSE uptake, strong A-Level outcomes, and a fieldwork programme that brings geographical enquiry to life beyond the classroom. The school's diverse community brings genuine richness to topics spanning globalisation, development, and environmental change - giving every Head of Geography a wonderfully engaged and culturally aware pupil body to work with. Behaviour is underpinned by consistent whole-school systems and an SLT that backs its middle leaders with resource, visibility, and trust.

What the School Offers

• A permanent Head of Geography post with full departmental autonomy and direct SLT line management
• A well-established fieldwork programme with dedicated budget and logistical support
• Strong sixth form provision with healthy A-Level numbers and clear university progression
• Structured CPD with access to Geographical Association networks and clear pathways into senior leadership
• A collegiate middle leadership community with genuine influence over whole-school priorities and development

The Role

As Head of Geography, you will take full responsibility for leading curriculum design, assessment strategy, and staff development across KS3, KS4, and KS5. You will drive examination outcomes at GCSE and A-Level, oversee the school's fieldwork and enrichment programme, line manage colleagues within the department, and contribute actively to whole-school improvement as part of the middle leadership team. Modelling outstanding Geography teaching whilst leading others with clarity and purpose will define your impact as Head of Geography in this school.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Head of Geography position will suit candidates who:

• Hold British QTS awarded through a UK-accredited teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Geography or a closely related discipline from a reputable UK university, ideally Russell Group
• Can demonstrate a substantial track record of secondary Geography teaching within UK schools, with strong outcomes at KS4 and KS5
• Have proven middle leadership experience including curriculum development, staff management, and driving measurable departmental improvement
• Are confident operating at the interface of classroom practice and whole-school leadership
• Are legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

Candidates without proven UK secondary Geography teaching experience and demonstrable leadership responsibility will not be considered.

Salary & Contract

Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. A TLR2 is attached reflecting full head of department responsibility. Exact value confirmed on application.

If you are an experienced Head of Geography ready for a permanent Secondary and Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity in a school that will back your leadership and invest in your department, this Ponders End role is one worth pursuing seriously.

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Head of Geography | September 2026 | INDHOT