Head of Geography Location: Newham Salary: £40,653 – £62,774 per annum Start Date: April / September 2026 Contract: Permanent GSL Education London Branch are delighted to be working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Newham who are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Geography. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Head of Geography to lead a successful department and make a real impact on teaching and learning from Year 7 to Year 11. The successful Head of Geography will play a key role in shaping the Geography curriculum, supporting staff development, and raising standards across the department. This role is ideal for an experienced Head of Geography or a strong Geography teacher ready to take the next step into leadership. As Head of Geography, you will be supported by a committed leadership team and excellent professional development opportunities. Responsibilities: To lead the teachers in the department and provide the structure for them to deliver an excellent curriculum experience from years 7 to 11. To monitor the procedures and routines of the Academy and ensure they are followed by all teachers To provide the guidance, advice and coaching that those teaching Geography need in order to teach high-quality lessons to classes of pupils in Year 7 to 11 and which lead to better than expected outcomes for pupils. To be responsible for keeping abreast of the relevant specifications and examination requirements and that teachers of Geography are fully conversant with these specifications and requirements. To track and monitor the progress of Pupils in Geography, and ensure timely interventions are made as needed. To manage the resources of the department to ensure maximum impact on student progress. To carry out the analysis of performance data for Geography and to develop improvement and action plans. To plan and teach excellent Geography lessons to year 7 to 11 following the agreed departmental schemes. To provide meaningful feedback to pupils on their progress to help them to improve. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Proven experience teaching Geography at secondary level. Experience as a Head of Geography or strong evidence of leadership within a department. Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum and GCSE requirements. Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team of teachers. Excellent classroom management and communication skills. Commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the " Head of Geography", role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. If you are an enthusiastic and driven Head of Geography looking for a new challenge in Newham, we would love to hear from you