Position: 2nd in Geography Department

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (Dependent on Experience)

Help Shape the Future of Geography Education

Are you an ambitious Geography Teacher ready to take the next step in your career?

A successful and inclusive secondary school in St Albans is seeking an outstanding Second in Geography to support the leadership of its thriving Humanities Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about Geography and eager to develop their leadership skills while continuing to inspire students every day.

Working alongside the Head of Geography, you'll play a key role in driving high standards of teaching and learning, developing an engaging curriculum and supporting colleagues to ensure every student develops a deep understanding of the physical and human world.

If you're ready to combine outstanding classroom teaching with meaningful leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

As Second in Geography, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach A Level for the right candidate.

• Supporting the Head of Department in leading the Geography curriculum and departmental improvement.

• Helping to develop innovative schemes of work and high-quality teaching resources.

• Monitoring student progress and supporting strategies that raise attainment across all key stages.

• Coaching and supporting colleagues through collaboration, resource sharing and best practice.

• Delivering engaging lessons that develop geographical enquiry, critical thinking and environmental awareness.

• Promoting fieldwork and enrichment opportunities, including educational visits, competitions and Geography clubs.

• Helping maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and student engagement.

• Playing an active role in the wider pastoral and extracurricular life of the school.

What You'll Find Here

This high-performing secondary school in St Albans is recognised for its ambitious curriculum, supportive culture and commitment to developing both students and staff.

When you join the team, you'll benefit from:

• A successful and collaborative Humanities Faculty.

• A well-established Geography department with a strong record of academic success.

• Highly motivated students who are curious, respectful and eager to learn.

• Outstanding CPD, coaching and leadership development programmes.

• Clear progression opportunities into middle and senior leadership.

• Modern classrooms and excellent teaching resources.

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

• An excellent Central London location with outstanding transport connections.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent classroom practice with the ambition to grow as a leader.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.

• Have experience teaching Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, with Key Stage 5 experience desirable.

• Demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes.

• Be ready to take on leadership responsibilities within a successful department.

• Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Inspire students through engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons.

• Be committed to collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Apply?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership career in a school that genuinely invests in its staff.

You'll enjoy:

• A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) with genuine leadership experience.

• The opportunity to help shape the direction of a successful Geography department.

• Outstanding mentoring and leadership development.

• A collaborative and supportive Humanities team.

• Excellent facilities and teaching resources.

• Students who enjoy learning and actively engage in Geography.

• A welcoming school community where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Apply Now

If you're an ambitious Geography Teacher ready to take the next step towards middle leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting Second in Geography opportunity.

Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may be held before the closing date.