Head of Geography

Ernest Bevin Academy, London, SW17 7DF

14 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: Geography
Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours a week.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: PT1 to EPT3, £43,680 to £63,024
Additional allowances: TLR allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status.
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification.
Detailed knowledge and understanding in the subject of Geography and A Level.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills from theory in a practical classroom context
Ability to motivate and encourage children
Effective classroom manager
Ability to create effective relationships with a variety of different people
Excellent experience and knowledge of IT to support learning
Excellent use of a range of evidence, including performance data, to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of school life.
Experience of marking for examinations boards
Evidence of ability to teach across the whole of the 11-16 age range
Evidence of use of strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence
Evidence of use of strategies for ensuring inclusion, diversity and accessibility.
Ability to prioritise, plan, organise and manage work life balance
Ability to work as an effective team player, understanding the strengths and weakness of others to help team development
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken
Ability to contribute to wider school administration and initiatives

What the school offers its staff

Rewards and benefits

Competitive salary

At least eight INSET days per year

Enhanced contributory local government pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family

Competitive and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Flexible Working

At United Learning, we value the dedication, professionalism and hard work of our teachers, support staff and school leaders, and strongly believe that everyone should be able to do their job without sacrificing a family life or compromising their well-being. We are committed to encouraging and enabling flexible working opportunities throughout our schools wherever possible and will support employees seeking to work more flexibly.

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.