Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon

Smile Education; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Geography Teacher to lead the department in a vibrant Croydon school. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire students and foster a love for Geography in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on high academic standards, the school provides excellent resources and a collaborative atmosphere. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a real impact on students' lives and enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a focus on staff well-being. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Mentoring

Fitness Suite

Staff Well-being Programme

Significant Departmental Investment

On-site Staff Car Park

Qualifications

• Dedicated and professional teacher with QTS.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Geography department.
• Develop a forward-thinking curriculum.
• Support and mentor Geography teachers.

Skills

QTS

Leadership Skills

Curriculum Design

Passion for Geography

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

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Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon, London

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Posted:

27.04.2025

Expiry Date:

11.06.2025

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Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon – MPS / UPS +TLR 2a

Are you looking to be part of a forward thinking and progressive School?

Create Education are currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Geography Teacher that is looking to work at a Croydon based secondary school as a Head of Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that has a passion for teaching with strong vision and values, someone that would like to work in a school that is excellently resourced and fully committed to developing staff by helping them fulfil their teaching and learning potential.
The school is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. At the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, pupils benefit from a fabulous site and leafy surroundings, along with clear values and ethos, this helps to create a positive learning environment for both pupils and staff.
As a school, they are totally committed to ensuring that all students can access, engage, and more importantly enjoy Geography. They understand the importance of Geography as a sunject, allowing students to progress in their educational journey and provide the resources for departments to achieve these aims and even offer career progression as a subject lead for the right candidate. They have an excellent team, inspirational leaders and are looking for talented Geography teacher to join the school as soon as possible.
Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon – They are looking for someone who:

• has QTS with ECT’s being encouraged to apply
• Is a teacher that is dedicated, professional and passionately demonstrates their classroom talent;
• Holds a relevant teaching qualification and is an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Has a deep passion for Geography and the ability to instill this enthusiasm in students.
• Is committed to professional development and can effectively manage the department to maintain high standards.
• Has experience in curriculum design, assessment, and departmental leadership.
• Has the energy to build on recent GCSE results and will help to drive forward our high-quality post-16 provision;

Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Geography department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires and challenges students.
• Support and mentor Geography teachers, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive school-wide strategies for academic success.
• Ensure the department achieves high academic outcomes and contributes to the overall success of the school.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of extracurricular activities related to Geography, such as field trips and clubs.

Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon – What The School Offer

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people and contribute to a culture of excellence.
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Significant departmental investment;
• Staff Mentoring;
• Staff car park on-site.
• Fitness Suite (newly refurbished);
• A strong focus on the professional development of all staff within our school;
• A staff well-being programme, including Mental Health first-aiders.

We will endeavour to get back to all shortlisted candidates within 48 hours, but please feel free to contact Billy on 0204 531 6850 too apply for this role.
Teacher of Geography (HOD) – Croydon – MPS / UPS +TLR 2a

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