Head of Geography

South East/ permanent / £42,950 - 61,000 per year

Head of Geography - Basildon Permanent September Start

Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS TLR (dependent on experience)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring Geography specialist ready to take the next step into leadership?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Basildon, seeking to appoint a Head of Geography from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader to drive excellence across a successful Humanities department.

The Role

As Head of Geography, you will:

• Lead and develop a dynamic Geography department
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3-5
• Inspire a love of learning and curiosity about the world
• Monitor progress and raise attainment across all ability levels
• Support and mentor staff within the department
• Contribute to whole-school improvement strategies

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching Geography at secondary level
• Strong leadership skills or readiness to step into a leadership role
• A track record of improving student outcomes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for Geography and innovative teaching

The School Offers:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• Opportunities to shape the Geography curriculum

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.