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Head of Geography
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 32,916 - 51,047 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Andover
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
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.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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