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Head of Geography (1 Year Fixed Term)

South Chingford Foundation School, London, E4 8SG

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• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS & TLR 2a
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS & TLR 2a

Head of Geography (1 Year Fixed Term) job summary

We are looking to appoint a Head of Geography to lead and manage all aspects of the Geography curriculum while providing an effective and efficient teaching service within the Geography department.

South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS) has a long history in delivering a positive, aspirational environment for our students to flourish.

Whilst we have continued to adapt to the changing world around us by joining a Multi Academy Trust, our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their dreams has only strengthened. We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and passionate about driving improving standards across the school, aspiring to offer a world class education and professional development model for all. A school where no student is left behind.

We can offer you:

• happy, curious and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school
• the benefits of being part of a multi-academy trust, which offers the support of a network of experienced colleagues across our schools, exceptional CPD opportunities and a strong community ethos
• an inspiring working environment with dedicated and talented staff

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. SCFS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students.

You can find out more information by taking a look at our website:

www.southchingfordfoundation.org.uk

To arrange a visit to the school please contact HR on 020 8529 1853 or email jobs@chingfordacademiestrust.org.uk who will make the necessary arrangements

Closing date: Friday 8 May at 9am.

Interviews: TBC

To complete your application, please use My New Term application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.

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.

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About South Chingford Foundation School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 617 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Chingford Foundation School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-chingford-foundation-school

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