Head of Geography
| Company: | The Seckford Foundation |
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| Salary: | £48,039 to £51,797 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Woodbridge, IP12 4JH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Head of Geography
Full Time
Permanent
Expected start: September 2027
Salary Range - £48,039 to £51,797 FTE per annum
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and accomplished Head of Geography to lead our thriving Geography Department. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the subject, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and academic achievement across the School. A passion for Geography and the ability to teach throughout the Senior School, including A Level, are essential. You will be committed to fostering intellectual curiosity, encouraging pupils to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and inspiring a lifelong interest in the subject.
As Head of Geography, you will teach across the full Geography curriculum and will have the expertise and confidence to teach both Human and especially Physical Geography to A level, together with experience of leading and overseeing the A level Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) component. You will lead and support colleagues in delivering a dynamic and engaging curriculum, promote excellence in academic outcomes and co curricular provision, maintain high standards, and motivate pupils to fulfil their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of Geography within a warm, nurturing and ambitious school community that values academic success, personal development and enrichment. Initiative, strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience for all pupils will be key to success in the role.
For more information about the school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit: https://www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk/about/staff
vacancies/.
Closing date: 4 November 2026
Interviews: W/C 9 November 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).