Subject Leader for Geography

Subject Leader of Geography – Permanent

📍 Hackney
🗓 Start Date: 1 September 2026
💷 Salary: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale + TLR1a (£10,173)
📘 Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are working in partnership with a high‑performing secondary school in Hackney to recruit an experienced and ambitious Subject Leader of Geography for a permanent appointment starting September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Geography specialist-either an experienced subject leader or a teacher ready to step into leadership-to take responsibility for a successful and well‑established department within a supportive and forward‑thinking school.

The Geography Department

The department has a proven track record of strong outcomes:

• KS4 (August 2025): 25% of students achieved grades 9-7
• KS5:
• 50% of students achieved A-A*
• 100% achieved grades A-C*

You will be joining a school with a collaborative team of subject leaders, where middle leadership is well supported and highly valued.

The Role

• Lead, develop and line‑manage the Geography department
• Teach Geography across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (KS5 teaching is essential)
• Drive curriculum development and maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Use data to monitor progress and secure strong student outcomes
• Contribute to the wider leadership culture of the school

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Can teach Geography confidently up to KS5
• Has experience as a Subject Leader or clear readiness for middle leadership
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge
• Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion

Why Apply?

• Permanent leadership role with TLR1a (£10,173)
• Join a high‑performing and respected Geography department
• Supportive senior leadership and strong subject‑leader network
• Opportunity to make a long‑term impact in a diverse Hackney school

If you are a Geography teacher ready for subject leadership or an experienced middle leader seeking your next permanent role from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

To Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Our dedicated education consultants will contact suitable candidates to discuss the role in more detail.

Apply today to secure this exciting opportunity!
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