Head of Geography – Lead, Inspire & Shape Futures in Wandsworth

Ready to set the standard for geographical excellence and drive transformational learning? This Head of Geography position in a thriving, progressive Wandsworth secondary school isn’t just another department headship – it’s a career-defining chance to reimagine the role of Geography in a school renowned for innovation. We’re seeking a visionary, impact-driven educationalist who thrives on challenge and is hungry to shape the next generation of global thinkers.

Join a flagship school environment where your voice, leadership and vision truly matter. As Head of Geography, you’ll spearhead an ambitious faculty, ignite young minds with global curiosity, and architect a curriculum that truly stretches everyone. This is not only a career accelerator, but an opportunity to create a blueprint for excellence that influences colleagues and hundreds of students every year. Underpinning it all: a culture renowned for its dynamism, high achievement, and relentless commitment to CPD.

Key Highlights:

• Head of Geography (permanent leadership role; department size: 6 staff)
• Pay: Up to £60,000, dependent on experience and expertise acquired
• Location: Modern, well-resourced Wandsworth school with strong transport links
• Ofsted: Exceptionally rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ in recent inspection
• Rapid career progression & first-class CPD including NPQML/NPQSL pathways
• Tailored for proven, ambitious Geography specialists with energy and vision
• Access to onsite fieldwork resources, dynamic student body, and collaborative SLT

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, leading and refining an ambitious, vibrant Geography curriculum
• Coaching, inspiring and holding to account a talented specialist team
• Championing creative fieldwork opportunities across every key stage
• Using assessment and data to drive progress and close attainment gaps
• Shaping a climate of academic curiosity, inclusivity and intellectual ambition
• Building powerful parental and community links as Geography’s outward face

Ideal "Head of Geography" for this Wandsworth School:

• UK-trained teacher with QTS and a Geography specialism
• Outstanding references evidencing leadership impact and subject passion
• A proven record of raising standards and driving whole-school initiatives
• Innovative, evidence-informed practitioner with sharp curriculum insight
• Relishes responsibility and partnership with senior leaders
• ECTs not eligible: minimum 2 years’ teaching and 1 year’s subject leadership

Why Join This Wandsworth School?:

• Inspirational, supportive SLT who champion subject autonomy
• Genuine prioritisation of staff wellbeing, workload and professional growth
• High expectations matched by rare camaraderie and collegiate culture
• Diverse, motivated student body engaged in social and academic progress
• Modern teaching environment featuring digital mapping, GIS and outdoor learning resources
• Join a network of top-tier Heads of Faculty collaborating across London

Ambitious to lead a subject and forge genuine school-wide impact? This premium Head of Geography post promises the platform, progression and challenge that exceptional educators demand. Full recruitment support provided – apply today for immediate consideration and confidential discussion.

How to Apply

Eager to shape the future of Geography in a thriving Wandsworth school? Interviews are already being scheduled—your opportunity to lead and inspire could be gone in days. Submit your application without delay for immediate consideration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!