Head of Geography

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Paid to scale + TLR (dependent on experience)

September 2026

Principal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.