Head of Geography

• Head of Geography
• Full-time
• Start Date: Sept 26
• Wandsworth Secondary School
• Paid to Scale based on experience

We are currently working with a secondary school in Wandsworth who are looking for Head of Geography to join their school on a full-time basis from September 2026.

The Role

In this Head of Geography role, you will be responsible for teaching Geography across Key Stages 3, 4 and, where applicable, Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students and foster a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and direction of the Geography curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and achievement across the department.

You will lead and support a team of teachers in creating an ambitious, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be expected to drive attainment and progress, monitor student outcomes effectively and implement strategies that promote excellent academic achievement and positive behaviour for learning.

The role will also involve overseeing curriculum planning and development, supporting staff through coaching and professional development, and ensuring that teaching practices remain innovative, engaging and aligned with whole-school priorities. Working closely with senior leadership, you will contribute to the wider school improvement agenda and help strengthen the department’s reputation for excellence.

This position would suit an experienced Geography teacher with strong leadership skills, high expectations and a passion for delivering outstanding education within a dynamic secondary school environment.

The role is expected to begin initially on a long-term temporary basis, with the opportunity to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

About The School 

The school in Wandsworth is a highly regarded and popular secondary school at the heart of the local community. Led by an exceptionally ambitious Headteacher, the school is driven by a clear vision to become one of the highest-performing and most recognised schools in the country. As a diverse and multi-cultural school, equality, inclusion and safeguarding are central to all aspects of school life.

The school is committed to the professional development and wellbeing of its staff. Colleagues benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment, high-quality CPD opportunities, leadership development pathways and a culture that encourages career progression.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.