Head of Geography

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About the Role

We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner to lead our Geography provision across Key stages 3 and 4. With a supportive Mastery Curriculum already in place, we seek a passionate leader to embed practice in our exciting and diverse school. The successful candidate will be an inclusive practitioner with a proven track record of successful classroom practice.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026, 9:00am

Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 18th May 2026

Benefits

  • An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A fully accessible, well resourced, multi‑million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge
  • A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events
  • A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please see https://arkonline.org/careers/diversity.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please see https://arkonline.org/careers/safe-recruitment.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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About the Role

We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner to lead our Geography provision across Key stages 3 and 4. With a supportive Mastery Curriculum already in place, we seek a passionate leader to embed practice in our exciting and diverse school. The successful candidate will be an inclusive practitioner with a proven track record of successful classroom practice.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026, 9:00am

Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 18th May 2026

Benefits

  • An externally recognised progression route with the support of a nationally recognised network
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A fully accessible, well resourced, multi‑million pound building in which to practice, accessible via various transport links, including train, tube and bus services from Elephant and Castle, as well as bus links from London Bridge and Tower Bridge
  • A school community with a genuine family ethos, investing in staff wellbeing with sports and events
  • A dedicated Employee Assistance and benefits package from Ark Rewards

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please see https://arkonline.org/careers/diversity.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please see https://arkonline.org/careers/safe-recruitment.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026