Head Of Geography in Luton, Bedfordshire

Head of Geography

Luton, Bedfordshire | January 2027 | Permanent - Employed directly by the School

£38,400 - £52,835 + £5,873 TLR2B

Are you an experienced Geography Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership from January 2027?

Or are you already a Head of Geography, 2iC or Key Stage Lead looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to join a supportive secondary school that places real emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development and long-term career progression?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, seeking a Head of Geography to join its successful department from January 2027.

This is a permanent, full-time position employed directly by the school and an excellent opportunity to take ownership of Geography across KS3, GCSE and A Level.

JOB DESCRIPTION – HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

• Permanent, full-time position from January 2027
• MPS3 – UPS3: £38,400 - £52,835 + £5,873 TLR2B
• Lead Geography across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Set and drive the strategic direction of Geography
• Develop an ambitious and engaging Geography curriculum
• Lead Teaching & Learning within the department
• Monitor and drive student progress at KS3, GCSE and A Level
• Support, coach and develop Geography colleagues
• Lead departmental planning, assessment and curriculum development
• Use performance data to identify priorities and drive improvement
• Promote Geography and encourage strong uptake at GCSE and A Level

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Qualified Geography Teacher with UK QTS or QTLS
• Strong Geography subject knowledge
• Experience teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4
• Confident teaching KS5 / A Level Geography
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Passionate about Geography and able to inspire students
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and student progress
• Able to support and develop other teachers
• Existing middle leadership experience is beneficial but not essential
• Applications welcomed from experienced Geography Teachers ready for their first Head of Department position

THE SCHOOL

This is an established 11–18 secondary academy in Luton with Geography taught across KS3, GCSE and A Level. The school has an established leadership team, a strong focus on Teaching & Learning and continued professional development, and offers an excellent environment for an ambitious teacher looking to progress their career.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take real ownership of Geography, shape the future direction of the subject and influence curriculum development across all three key stages.

Whether you're an existing Head of Geography, Geography 2iC, Key Stage Lead or an experienced Geography Teacher ready for your first Head of Department position, we'd be keen to hear from you.

If you're interested in this Head of Geography – January 2027 opportunity, please apply today or contact Katie at Classroom Talent for a confidential conversation.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.