Job title: Head of Geography - Braintree
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Braintree, Essex
Job published: 02-04-2026
Job ID: 117975

Job Description

Head of Geography – Lead, Shape, Inspire at a Secondary School in Braintree

Are you an ambitious and passionate leader ready to take the next step as a Head of Geography within a thriving Humanities faculty? This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Geography to lead curriculum development, raise standards and make a lasting impact in a school committed to improvement.

As Head of Geography, you will join a school with a calm and purposeful learning environment, where students are respectful, work hard and want to succeed. This provides an excellent platform for a Head of Geography to focus on high-quality teaching, curriculum design and departmental leadership.

 

Why this role is ideal for a Head of Geography

This role offers an opportunity for a Head of Geography to shape and embed a curriculum within Humanities. With clear whole-school priorities and supportive leadership, a Head of Geography will be able to drive change and improve academic outcomes.

 

Head of Geography will benefit from:

  • A positive and orderly environment that supports a Head of Geography in leading effectively
  • Students who are engaged and motivated, enabling a Head of Geography to raise achievement
  • The opportunity for a Head of Geography to influence curriculum and teaching across Humanities
  • A leadership team committed to supporting a Head of Geography in delivering improvement
  • Opportunities to contribute to enrichment, trips and wider personal development

 

The role - As Head of Geography, you will:

  • Lead and develop Geography within a collaborative Humanities faculty
  • Drive high standards of teaching and learning as a Head of Geography
  • Support and develop colleagues within the department
  • Play a key role in whole-school improvement as a Head of Geography

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Geography to make a real difference and accelerate their leadership career.

 

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