Head of Geography

Head of Geography - September 2025
Are you a Director of Geography or Head of Geography looking for a new challenge from September 2025? This outstanding secondary school in Birmingham is currently recruiting for a driven Head of Geography to lead a high performing Geography department that is in the top 5% nationwide for both progression and attainment. As Head of Geography, you will be accountable for the day-to-day operation of the geography department, maintaining the outstanding standards of teaching, training and managing staff, and mentoring ECT’s. You will also be working closely with the SLT to ensure that school visions and values are met.

This role requires a Head of Geography who has previous experience running a high performing department. Facilities are outstanding and you will have access to a fantastic range of resources that are shared across the trust. Leadership is committed to excellence and lead by example, going above and beyond to ensure that each child has access to an exceptional education. This role requires a QTS Geography Teacher who has previous experience running a successful humanities of geography department.

Job Role:

• Leading a successful department with high standards.
• Attaining outstanding results that this school has achieved on a regular basis.
• Inspiring both staff and students to be the best that they can be.
• Working alongside the SLT to ensure standards are met across the school.
• Mentoring staff members, including ECT’s.

You must:

• Hold Qualified Teaching Status (QTLS).
• Have experience as a Head of Geography, Geography Lead or Director of Geography.
• Enjoy teaching and be passionate about your subject.
• Be ambitious and driven to achieve brilliant results.
• Want to be part of something special and recognised for academic success.

If you are interested in this Head of Geography opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Humanities Teaching / HOD vacancies or refer a Teacher and ask about or excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.