Head of Geography Teacher

• Woodbridge School
• Address: Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: £48,039 - £51,797 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required from September 2027
• Reference: 0983

Woodbridge School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and accomplished Head of Geography to lead our thriving Geography Department.

As the successful candidate, you 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

Please read the Job Pack (pdf) or visit the School website.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

For more information about the application process, please read the Explanatory Notes (pdf).

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 4 November 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 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).