Head of Geography

Job description

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Head of Geography to join a highly successful department at this leading London day school.

Outstanding opportunity

UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils and to value their individuality. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils and to value their individuality. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

The current vacancy is a permanent full-time post and is an outstanding opportunity to take on the leadership and management of the Geography Department within the context of an academically ambitious school. As the Head of Geography, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading teaching and learning within the subject, as well as for the management of the department’s operations, including resources, budget, assessments, curriculum delivery and co-curricular activities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and teach Geography in a stimulating setting. We welcome equally applications from teachers in the maintained and the independent sectors

Please click apply now to download the application form and send a completed copy to [email protected].

In addition to completing the UCS application form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is Monday 20 May 2024, 12 pm. However, please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during this process; early applications are therefore very welcome.

University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before a formal offer of employment is made. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18.

UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, referees, and others, to confirm applicants’ identities and their professional records.

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