Head of Department Opportunity

Marchant Recruitment Richmond, England Nov 11, 2025

Type Full Time
Pay £8,611/year
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

The Head of Department Opportunity position with GCSE and A-Level. This significant centres on leading a Core Humanities Faculty at a Successful West London Academy. It would suit someone who can bring this is a successful academy, recognized for its strong student outcomes and dedicated, professional staff culture to the role.

Known job details

  • Employer: GCSE and A-Level. This significant
  • Pay: £37,870
  • Contract: Full-time
  • This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026.
  • Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for Teachers.
  • A fixed Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum.
  • Excellent, structured leadership development and clear pathways for career progression.

Likely focus of the role

  • Leading a Core Humanities Faculty at a Successful West London Academy.
  • Leading the teaching of Geography across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (KS3/KS4/KS5).
  • Overseeing the curriculum, teaching standards, and student progress across all key stages.

Requirements mentioned

  • Head of Geography required (Head of Department responsibility).
  • A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a degree in Geography or a related field.
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