Job description
Geography Subject Lead
Location: Hackney
Salary: £200 - £300 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long Term
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and map the way forward in Geography education? Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes futures!
GSL Education are thrilled to be recruiting for an experienced and passionate Geography Subject Lead to join a thriving secondary school in Hackney. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic educator to lead a committed Humanities team, enhance curriculum delivery, and drive academic excellence in Geography.
Responsibilities of the Geography Subject Lead:
- Lead the Geography department, overseeing curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment strategies.
- Deliver outstanding lessons across KS3–KS4 (and KS5 if applicable), inspiring a love for Geography.
- Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise achievement.
- Support and mentor Geography teachers, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives and work closely with senior leadership on department goals.
- Stay updated with current educational trends and ensure best practices in Geography teaching.
Skills & Qualification:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching Geography in UK secondary schools.
- Proven leadership or middle management experience within a Humanities or Geography department.
- Deep subject knowledge and a passion for promoting global awareness.
- Strong organisational, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to inclusion, student success, and continuous school improvement.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Highly competitive daily rate, reflective of your leadership expertise.
- Leadership development opportunities and CPD support.
- A forward-thinking, supportive school community.
- Autonomy to shape and elevate the Geography curriculum.
- A fulfilling role with the chance to influence and inspire across all key stages.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Geography Subject Lead role in Hackney, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.