Head of Geography Department

From the advert

We seek to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to lead our Outstanding Geography Department and to contribute to the formation of the girls of our College in the spirit of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and their Mother Foundress Euphrasie Barbier.

The Geography Department at The Sacred Heart Language College has a delivered consistent excellence in education and pupil formation. Our Geography results have been consistently above the national average for a sustained period of time and many of our students progress to studying Geography at A level.

The successful candidate must be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a person who is passionate about leading and shaping Religious Education for young people. Experience working within the Roman Catholic sector is essential.

The candidate appointed to the post of Head of Geography will teach across the key stages and will be responsible for curriculum, assessment and deployment and development of the team.

This post is for one year in the first instance.

To apply for this position please complete the relevant My New Term documents. Alternatively Catholic Education Service documents are available from our websites: www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk or www.blessedholyfamily.co.uk of from the TES.

Please ensure that all sections of the application form are completed and that you submit the relevant supporting documents with your application (supporting statement, CES consent to obtain references form and college statement of additional outside employment).

Please submit completed applications to llewis@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk. The deadline for completed applications is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026.

The Sacred Heart Language College and Blessed Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The college intends to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Any concerns which arise may be discussed at, or prior to the interview stage. We are an equal opportunities employer.