Are you a passionate and forward-thinking educator ready to inspire young minds? King’s Academy Binfield is seeking a dynamic Head of Geography to join our supportive, growing school. If you’re enthusiastic about delivering a contemporary and thought-provoking curriculum that shapes the future of our students, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
● A Highly Valued Subject: Geography is at the heart of our curriculum. It’s a subject that encourages critical thinking and is a key part of our students’ personal and academic development.
● Exciting Student Interest: Geography is one of the most popular GCSE choices and has a strong uptake in our KS5 Geography course.
● Innovative Curriculum: We offer a broad and engaging curriculum that challenges students to explore contemporary issues, worldviews, and philosophical ideas, preparing them for the complexities of the modern world.
● Excellent Teacher Development: We are deeply committed to your professional growth. As part of our team, you’ll have access to subject-specific CPD opportunities, including membership with the Geographical Association.
● Collaboration & Support: The Humanities department is a close-knit, collaborative team. You’ll have dedicated planning time with colleagues and access to shared resources, allowing you to tailor understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
● Curriculum Shaping: You will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the Geography curriculum, including developing our KS5 offer, ensuring it remains dynamic and engaging for all students.
● Technology-Enhanced Learning: Each student at KAB has a 1:1 device, allowing for seamless integration of technology into lessons and extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
The Role
You’ll be teaching and leading Geography to students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially Key Stage 5. We believe in offering students a curriculum that is broad and educational, creating real-world Geographers who can think critically about the world.
About the Department
Our Humanities department is a vibrant and committed team at King's Academy Binfield, consisting of four History teachers, three Geography teachers, one Humanities teacher, and two Religion & Worldviews teachers. As part of this team, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and positive working environment that promotes shared ideas and professional development.
What We’re Looking For
Whether you’re an aspiring or current leader, this role offers fantastic opportunities to develop your leadership skills within a supportive and dynamic team. You’ll have the chance to take on key projects and contribute to a thriving department.
We’re looking for someone who loves Geography—both in the classroom and beyond. If you’re a team player who’s ready to immerse yourself in academy life, we want to hear from you! A commitment to our ‘whatever it takes’ ethos is essential to help every young person at KAB and KAO thrive.
There will be growing leadership opportunities as our academy expands. Potential matters just as much as experience.
The Trust and Safeguarding
KAB and KAO are part of the King’s Group Academies MAT, led by a team of former and current Ofsted ‘outstanding’ head teachers and His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI). Click here to view King’s Group Academies Vision and Mission.
King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website, the TES website or by contacting Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, by email at amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk.
We encourage visits in advance of application, or we can also arrange an informal conversation about the role. To enquire about this please do contact in the first instance, Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, at amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk.
Completed application forms should be submitted to Amber Walker at the email address given above or by post to: King’s Academy Binfield, St George’s Park, Binfield, Bracknell RG42 4FS by 9am on Monday 10th March 2025.
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.