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Head of Geography – East London Secondary School
Principal Education is recruiting on behalf of a successful and highly regarded secondary school in East London for an experienced Head of Geography to start in September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Geography teacher and current or aspiring middle leader to take ownership of a thriving Humanities department within an Outstanding Ofsted-rated school.
The Role
Lead the Geography department across KS3–KS5
Inspire students through engaging and high-quality teaching
Develop curriculum planning and assessment strategies
Support departmental staff through coaching and development
Raise attainment and maintain high academic standards
Play a key role within the wider Humanities faculty
The Ideal Candidate
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong Geography subject knowledge
Experience teaching Geography at KS3–KS5
Leadership experience within a secondary setting preferred
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The School Offers
Outstanding Ofsted-rated school
Strong academic outcomes and excellent behaviour
Supportive SLT and collaborative staff culture
Modern facilities and excellent resources
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
Salary
Paid to scale + TLR (dependent on experience)
Start Date
September 2026
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