Geography Subject Leader (Site)
Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
16 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (Inner London) - £40,317 - £62,496 per annum
Additional allowances
TLR2c of £8,611 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Reporting to the Subject Leader, you will be appointed to hold a curriculum leader responsibility at one of our three school sites. However, all of our Subject Leader (site) TLR roles are not site specific. Therefore, it is possible that this role could be deployed to hold responsibility at any one of the three school sites in the future, if required, along with a key stage curriculum responsibility.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Geography Teacher who is looking for a curriculum responsibility in a large multi-site school. You must be a talented, passionate and ambitious professional. You must also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning, whilst promoting outstanding progress for all pupils. Previous curriculum leadership experience is desirable, but we will also consider applications from highly effective classroom teachers who aspire to become part of a Geography curriculum leadership team. The school prides itself on teamwork and achievement.
We are looking for someone who has the following:-
- Successful experience of and a good subject knowledge of the Geography curriculum at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 (ages 11 to 18).
- A record of good to outstanding teaching and of securing high levels of pupil progress.
- Proven track record of good classroom practice with students obtaining excellent value added results and GCSE and A Level grades.
- Experience of the use of assessment and data in improving pupil progress.
- Able to lead and manage staff, while working effectively and supportively within a team.
- Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.
- Current or recent successful subject leadership experience (desirable).
What the school offers its staff
Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.
Reasons to join us:-
Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.
Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.
Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.
Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.
Further information about the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Geography Subject Leader (Site) to join our Geography Department from September 2026.
From KS3 onwards, pupils participate in field work studies to enhance their understanding of the human and physical geographical environment. At KS3 pupils are taught about the earth, weather systems, environments, continents and natural hazards in order to understand how they work and how the actions of people play a fundamental role in the preservation of our planet. We ensure that pupils learn key geographical skills, which can be developed further at KS4.
At KS4, Geography is growing in popularity and the GCSE course focuses on geographical issues and an investigative approach towards the need for careful management of both human and physical environments. During their studies, pupils learn to understand different viewpoints, values and attitudes, while refining their problem solving and decision making skills, all crucial to ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to pursue careers in industry and business.
At KS5, pupils study human and physical geography in more depth, while completing their investigations and coursework during a four-day fieldtrip.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Robert Clack School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 3129 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Robert Clack School website
- Email address
- eselvon@robertclack.co.uk
All-through School based over three different sites.
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