Head of Geography + Tlr2b

Head of Geography Luton, Bedfordshire January 2027 Start Permanent, Full-Time - (Employed directly by the school) MPS3 - UPS3 £38,400 - £52,835 + £5,873 TLR2B Are you a passionate and experienced Geography Teacher looking to step into leadership from January 2027? Or are you already a Head of Geography, 2iC or Key Stage Lead looking for a new opportunity from January 2027? 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 secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, that are seeking a Head of Geography to join its successful Geography department from January 2027 on a permanent contract (employed directly by the school) – Head of Geography

• Head of Geography
• MPS3 - UPS3 £38,400 - £52,835 + £5,873 TLR2B
• Permanent Contract (Employed directly by the School)
• January 2027 start
• Lead Geography across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Set and lead the strategic direction of Geography across the school
• Develop an ambitious and engaging Geography curriculum
• Lead on Teaching & Learning within the department
• Monitor and drive student progress across KS3, GCSE and A Level
• Ensure consistently high standards of teaching across the subject
• Support, coach and develop Geography colleagues
• Lead departmental planning, assessment and curriculum development
• Use student performance data effectively to identify priorities and drive improvement
• Promote Geography across the school and encourage strong uptake at GCSE and A Level
• Stay up to date with developments in Geography education, curriculum and Teaching & Learning
• Work closely with senior and middle leaders to contribute to wider school improvement CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION – Head of Geography
• Qualified Geography Teacher with UK QTS or QTLS
• Strong Geography subject knowledge
• Experience teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4
• Able and confident to teach KS5 / A Level Geography
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Passionate about Geography and able to inspire students across all key stages
• Ambitious and keen to develop as a middle leader
• Able to support, guide and develop other teachers
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and student progress
• Existing middle leadership experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Applications welcomed from experienced Geography Teachers ready to take their first Head of Department position SCHOOL INFORMATION – Head of Geography
• Established 11–18 secondary academy
• Based in Luton, Bedfordshire
• Geography taught across KS3–KS5
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future direction of the subject
• Supportive and established leadership team
• Strong focus on Teaching & Learning and continued professional development
• Opportunity to influence curriculum development across all three key stages
• Excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to progress into leadership
• Permanent position from January 2027 employed directly by the school
• MPS3 - UPS3 £38,400 - £52,835 + £5,873 TLR2B This is a fantastic opportunity for a Geography Teacher who wants to take real ownership of a subject and can shape, develop and drive Geography forward across KS3, GCSE and A Level. Whether you're an existing Head of Geography, a 2iC, Key Stage Lead or an experienced Geography Teacher who feels ready to take the next step, we'd be keen to hear from you. If you're a qualified Geography Teacher interested in this Head of Geography – January 2027 opportunity, please apply today or contact Katie at Classroom Talent for a confidential conversation.