Head of Geography

Head of Geography – Secondary School Location: Hillingdon, London (Uxbridge) Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Long Term) Start Date: September 2026 Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3. A welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Uxbridge is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring Head of Geography to lead a successful and developing Humanities faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geography teacher or an existing middle leader ready to take the next step in their career. The school offers a friendly, supportive environment with excellent facilities and a strong focus on enabling students to achieve outstanding academic progress. The Role • Provide strong, strategic leadership of the Geography department • Lead curriculum design and development across KS3–KS5 • Drive high-quality teaching and learning to secure excellent outcomes • Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing effective interventions • Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and CPD • Promote a passion for Geography through trips, fieldwork, and enrichment activities • Contribute to whole-school improvement strategies The Ideal Candidate Will: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in Geography • Have a strong track record of delivering excellent results • Demonstrate leadership experience or clear leadership potential • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations • Show commitment to raising attainment and closing achievement gaps • Possess strong organisational and communication skills • Be passionate about curriculum innovation and student engagement What the School Offers • A supportive and collaborative leadership team • Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development • A well-resourced department committed to high-quality teaching • A positive and inclusive school culture focused on staff wellbeing • Friendly, dedicated staff and excellent teaching facilities Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance