David is a sensational Geography Specialist | Head of Department | Senior Leader | Available September 2026
David is an accomplished and values-driven Geography specialist with over 25 years’ experience in education, including significant leadership at departmental and senior level. Relocating to North London, he is seeking a new challenge from September 2026 as a Head of Department, Lead Practitioner, or classroom teacher with additional responsibility.
David brings a strong track record of raising standards, leading inclusive practice, and driving whole-school improvement, underpinned by a genuine passion for ensuring every student can succeed.
Education & Qualifications
- Certificate in Education and Teaching: Open University
- Certificate in Education: Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Leadership Training: University of Chester
- CPD: Safeguarding & KCSIE (annual updates)
- CPD: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- CPD: Behaviour & Inclusion / SEMH
Experience Summary
David is a highly experienced educator and strategic leader with a breadth of experience across mainstream and alternative provision settings. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to improve outcomes, lead high-performing teams, and re-engage students with education through innovative and inclusive approaches.
- Currently Head of Geography in an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school, leading curriculum design, raising attainment across KS3–KS4, and embedding a culture of high expectations.
- Former Director of Learning and Acting Deputy in alternative provision, overseeing daily operations, safeguarding, and the development of personalised pathways for students with complex SEMH needs.
- Proven success in designing and implementing sequenced curricula, including AQA GCSE Geography, alongside data-driven intervention strategies that close attainment gaps.
- Extensive experience in behaviour and inclusion, driving whole-school strategies that improve engagement and support vulnerable learners.
- Skilled in staff development through coaching, mentoring, and instructional leadership, building cohesive and high-performing teams.
- Strong contributor to whole-school improvement, including governance, safeguarding, and strategic planning at both school and trust level.
Key Strengths
- Strategic leadership with a clear focus on raising standards and outcomes
- Expertise in curriculum design and implementation across KS3–KS5
- Deep commitment to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
- Strong behaviour and SEMH knowledge, particularly in alternative provision
- Skilled coach and mentor with a track record of developing staff
- Data-informed practitioner with a sharp focus on progress and impact
- Collaborative leader who builds positive, high-expectation cultures
- Passionate about innovative approaches, including outdoor learning, to re-engage learners