Head of Department - Geography

Baylis Court School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2B £5817

Head of Department - Geography job summary

Baylis Court School is a popular and oversubscribed school for girls aged 11-18 in Slough, Berkshire. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Department - Geography to join our fantastic community.

Our students are polite, confident and highly motivated. They enjoy school, love learning and are driven to accomplish excellent results. Our “Good” Ofsted reports are not only a tribute to their ambition, but to the commitment of our teaching staff.

You will find a refreshingly collaborative culture here, underpinned by mutual respect and trust. The Principal and Senior Leadership Team are visible, positive and proactive. Staff enjoy working at Baylis Court where they are recognised and valued, enjoying personalised professional development that is tailored to each individual’s interests and aspirations.

The successful candidate for this post of Head of Department - Geography will demonstrate commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as the ability to challenge students of different abilities to include the most able. They will be an excellent classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school. They will be able to demonstrate leadership of a department or wanting to pursue the next step to leadership.

The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

We also a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan, Wider wallet Benefit Hub, Cycle to Work, Wider Wallet Fitness, eyecare vouchers no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. Since we are close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 within easy reach and the mainline rail station.

CLOSING DATE: noon, 19 May 2026

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

or

Rosie Bounds, Principal’s PA on RBO@bayliscourt.slough.sch.uk

We may invite strong applicants to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Baylis Court School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 905 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baylis Court School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baylis-court-school-slough

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