OverviewPutney High School is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and well-qualified Head of Geography to lead our highly successful, vibrant Geography department.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to model and promote outstanding teaching and learning; will have the skills to support and empower their team; and will have the vision to play a key role in the strategic leadership of Geography, both in the classroom and beyond.Through the study of Geography at Putney, students develop a deep understanding of the world around them and the diverse physical and human processes that shape it. Our teaching emphasises enquiry, critical thinking, and the interpretation of real-world data. We aim to cultivate curiosity about global issues and equip students with the skills to analyse, question, and respond to the challenges facing our rapidly changing planet.Co-curricular and field experiencesWe provide a rich range of co-curricular opportunities, including Geography clubs, competitions, and extension activities that encourage students to apply geographical thinking beyond the classroom. We run curriculum residentials for Year 10 and Year 12 to Dorset and Snowdonia, providing opportunities to explore coastal and glaciated environments first-hand. We also offer optional overseas expeditions to destinations such as Iceland, Morocco, Sicily, and the Azores, giving students the chance to see powerful geographical processes in action and broaden their global perspective. The department is high-achieving and currently consists of five teachers. We are supported by a collaborative network of GDST Heads of Geography who share best practice and expertise across the Trust.About the SchoolAs one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:BenefitsCompetitive salaries and pay progressionCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentGenerous pension schemeFree life assurance benefitA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeRetail and lifestyle discountsFinancial guidance and support24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeApplication and SafeguardingFor further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply.Applications must be received by Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 9am.Interview date: Tuesday 31st March 2026.Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr