Head of Geography – Basildon | Permanent | September Start

Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

Recruiter: TeacherActive

Are you an ambitious and inspiring Geography specialist ready to take the next step into leadership?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Basildon, seeking to appoint a Head of Geography from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader to drive excellence across a successful Humanities department.

As Head of Geography, you will:

• Lead and develop a dynamic Geography department
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3–5
• Inspire a love of learning and curiosity about the world
• Monitor progress and raise attainment across all ability levels
• Support and mentor staff within the department
• Contribute to whole-school improvement strategies

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching Geography at secondary level
• Strong leadership skills or readiness to step into a leadership role
• A track record of improving student outcomes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for Geography and innovative teaching

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• Opportunities to shape the Geography curriculum

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your application
• Access to a wide network of schools across Essex
• Competitive salary packages
• Guidance with interview preparation and career progression

Interested?
Apply now or contact TeacherActive today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity in Basildon.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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