Head of Geography – to start September 2026
Salary: Main Professional Grade (MPS/UPS) + TLR2b (£5,879pa)
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Interview date: TBC Likely - Wednesday 11th March 2026
We are looking for a Head of Geography to lead our dynamic Humanities team in a school that offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Ada Lovelace is one of four Twyford Trust schools, a successful multi‑academy Trust based in the Borough of Ealing. We offer comprehensive CPD, exciting development pathways and strong promotion prospects for our teachers.
The successful candidate will be joining an innovative and ambitious department that seeks to deliver an outstanding, knowledge‑rich Geography curriculum to students across all National Curriculum levels. Our students are highly motivated to succeed, and their progress is closely monitored through half‑termly assessments. As a team, we work collaboratively to design a curriculum that inspires curiosity, fosters critical thinking and ensures sustained progress through strong subject knowledge and ambitious outcomes.
This role will suit an individual who is energised by working closely with colleagues, passionate about shaping learners’ understanding of the world, and committed to driving excellence across the department.
For the right candidate, there may also be additional opportunities within the wider school or Trust.
At Ada Lovelace High School, we place a strong emphasis on valuing staff time and supporting professional growth. Our approach is designed to help teachers thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Students finish early on Fridays, giving staff dedicated time for high-quality CPD every Friday afternoon. This ensures that professional development is embedded into the working week. Our commitment to staff wellbeing goes hand in hand with our ambition for excellence, with a centralised academic curriculum alongside shared pastoral systems and resources.
We provide opportunities for colleagues to deepen subject knowledge, engage in research, and undertake further qualifications such as National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Our CPD programme is comprehensive and forward-thinking, ensuring staff remain up to date with the latest developments in pedagogy and curriculum design.
At Ada Lovelace, we believe the biggest impact happens when we work together as a team. Team culture is central to everything we do, and we regularly remind ourselves that “we are all developing teachers.” Collaboration, consistency, and shared learning are at the heart of our approach.
We offer:
- Exceptional professional development and career progression
- Positive working relationships at all levels
- A supportive Leadership Team
- Opportunities to gain experience within four different Trust schools with a shared commitment to collaboration
The successful candidate will have:
- A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
- The ability to inspire and motivate students across the ability range
- A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
- A reflective approach and drive for continuous improvement
- A commitment to the ethos and values of the school
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
The Twyford Church of England Academy Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our staff, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.