Head of Geography

Nonsuch High School for Girls, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR 2c (£8,913)

Head of Geography job summary

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Geography or an existing Head of Geography to join our school and department which caters for keen and highly able students.

This post would suit someone new to middle leadership or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events
  

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• teaching key stages 3-5
• being a form tutor
• organising extra-curricular activities and contributing to the wider life of the school
  

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified teacher with a track record of successful teaching of Geography
• be able to inspire and enthuse students
• show evidence of continuing professional development
• have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for Geography
• be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team
  

Key Application Dates:

• Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2026
  
• Shortlisting Date: Monday, 5th October 2026
  
• Interview Date: Wednesday, 14th October 2026 (on-site interview)
  
• Start Date: January 2027
  

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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 Nonsuch High School for Girls

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nonsuch High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nonsuch-high-school-for-girls-sutton

We are a highly successful 11-18 girls’ selective state school in Cheam, Sutton.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Sutton and Surrey