Head of Geography
Full-time | Leadership Opportunity | Hampshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven Head of Geography to lead a vibrant and forward-thinking department in a popular secondary school in Hampshire. This role is perfect for an experienced teacher ready to take on middle leadership or a current subject lead seeking a new challenge.
What’s on Offer
Strategic Leadership & Support:
Lead a department with the autonomy to shape curriculum, drive improvement, and inspire a love of Geography across all key stages, with support from a collaborative senior team.
Career Progression & CPD:
Access to high-quality leadership training and the opportunity to work towards National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) in middle or senior leadership.
Mentoring Opportunities:
Guide and support ECTs or trainee teachers within the department as part of the school’s commitment to professional growth and talent development.
The Geography Department
A well-established, respected subject area with strong student engagement
A curriculum that combines academic rigour with fieldwork and global awareness
Access to excellent resources and protected time for collaborative planning
A team culture that values innovation, shared practice, and real-world learning
Why Join This School?
A welcoming, inclusive secondary school with a strong local reputation and a culture of high expectations and high support
Recently expanded facilities, including a brand-new £5 million building with additional classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, and a modern school hall
Specialist spaces across campus including a refurbished library, dance and music studios, and a dedicated Inclusion Space for SEND and nurture provision
Location – Andover, Hampshire
Enjoy the best of both worlds:
Just 15 minutes' walk from the town centre
30 minutes to Winchester or Salisbury, and 1 hour to London by train
Surrounded by the South Downs, New Forest, and coastal escapes
Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference.
This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to shape a subject that helps students understand the world and their place in it.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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