Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet seeks an outstanding geographer to lead a highly successful and popular department in one of the country’s most academically accomplished state schools. This is a rare opportunity to combine subject leadership with genuine intellectual ambition, working with exceptionally able and enthusiastic pupils who relish challenge.

Geography is chosen in large numbers at both GCSE and A level, with consistently excellent outcomes. The department benefits from a strong team, an ambitious and coherent curriculum, and a thriving culture of fieldwork and enrichment, including residentials, day fieldwork and international expeditions. Pupils are articulate, curious and deeply engaged with geography as a living, rigorous discipline.

The successful candidate will provide clear academic leadership and vision, building on the department’s existing strengths while contributing to the wider scholarly culture of the School. You will enjoy considerable professional autonomy and be supported by a highly effective Academic Leadership Team.

Queen Elizabeth’s is a heavily oversubscribed, academically selective school with a national reputation for excellence. Staff benefit from a collegiate working environment, motivated pupils and outstanding professional development opportunities.

This role will suit either an experienced Head of Geography or an ambitious teacher ready to take their first subject leadership post.

How to Apply

Applications must be made via the School’s My New Term portal, available through our website.

Your application should include a supporting statement outlining your motivation, suitability, and how you meet the Qualifications and Experience criteria of the Person Specification.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 13 May 2026 although early applications are encouraged.

Queen Elizabeth’s School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and warmly welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment procedures.