Head of Geography

Prospero Teaching; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Head of Geography for a secondary school in Surrey. The role focuses on delivering engaging Geography lessons mainly for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a supportive Humanities department. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

The position is permanent and located in Staines Upon Thames, Surrey, with a timetable that emphasizes a full-time schedule, including evenings for parents events.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum 1 year UK teaching experience.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Geography lessons for KS3 and KS4.
• Create engaging and exciting lesson plans.
• Support a Geography department with a focus on student engagement.

Skills

Engaging teaching style

KS3/KS4 knowledge

Strong communication

Subject passion

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 1 year UK teaching experience

Safeguarding training within last year

Job description

Head of Geography

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Geography for a Secondary school in Surrey. The school has a supportive Humanities department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Staines Upon Thames, Surrey
• Position - Geography Teacher
• Type of work - Geography Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP175 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team