Head of Geography

Location: Newham

Head of Geography - Permanent Contract - April or September 2026 Start

Time Plan Education is proud to be working exclusively with a highly successful and aspirational secondary academy to appoint an exceptional Head of Geography. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geography teacher with leadership ambitions, or an established subject leader seeking a fresh challenge in a supportive and high-performing environment.

The successful candidate will lead Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, building on strong foundations to further improve outcomes and inspire a love of the subject. You will provide clear strategic leadership for the department, ensuring consistently high-quality teaching and learning. This role involves leading curriculum development, setting ambitious expectations, and supporting colleagues to deliver engaging and impactful lessons that enable every student to achieve their best.

The school is an inclusive and forward-thinking academy with a rigorous academic curriculum and a strong focus on pastoral care and wellbeing. It has been recognised with both the Wellbeing Award for Schools (2023) and the Leading Parent Partnership Award (2023), reflecting its commitment to supporting staff, students, and families.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors praised the calm and supportive learning environment, strong pupil outcomes, and positive staff culture, noting that staff are proud to work at the school.

Academic outcomes are consistently strong, including:

Attainment 8 score: 5.4

78% of students achieving grade 4+ in both English and Maths

62.5% achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both subjects

The school benefits from modern facilities across two recently built sites and promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Staff are supported by a strong leadership team and have access to high-quality professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while progressing your leadership career in a school underpinned by the core values of respect, excellence, and responsibility.

For more information or to apply, please contact Time Plan Education, the school's exclusive recruitment partner.

Time Plan Education Group LTD are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must complete Disclosure and Barring Service checks, provide two professional references covering at least the last two years, and complete an online application followed by an interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

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