Head of Geography, RIBBONS AND REEVES

Company: Guardian Jobs
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Location: Chipping Barnet
Job Description:

Head of Geography | Barnet | September 2026 Start

We are working in partnership with a highly selective, high-performing secondary school in Barnet to appoint a committed Head of Geography for a September 2026 start. This Head of Geography role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Geography seeking a new challenge, or for a high-achieving Geography teacher ready to progress into their first middle leadership role within a setting where academic excellence and high expectations are consistently prioritised.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Exceptional professional development and leadership training
  • Clear progression pathways within a high-achieving academic environment
  • Well-resourced Humanities faculty with a strong culture of collaboration

Why Join This School?

This is a school with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, where students are highly motivated and behaviour is exceptional. Teaching and learning are consistently strong, supported by a culture that values scholarship, discipline, and ambition.

The Role

  • Lead and develop the Geography department across KS3-KS5
  • Design and deliver a rigorous, knowledge-rich Geography curriculum
  • Line-manage and support Geography teaching staff
  • Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to sustain outstanding outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria

  • PGCE Secondary Geography with QTS
  • Strong subject knowledge across both Physical and Human Geography
  • Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice

Leadership Profile

  • Either a current Head of Geography seeking a new challenge, or
  • An ambitious Geography teacher ready to step into their first Head of Department role within a high-performing school

The successful candidate will be confident working within a selective academic environment, where expectations are high and outcomes are consistently excellent.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026