Job Description

Thomas Telford School

Telford and Wrekin

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

7 October 2025

Job overview

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As part of the growth of the School, we are looking for a dynamic Head of Geography to direct the development of the Geography Department within the Humanities faculty. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Humanities team and will work very closely with the Assistant Head responsible for Humanities for the mutual benefit of the School.

We are particularly keen to appoint an individual with a well-established track record of excellent GSCE and A Level results over a sustained period. The Geography Department regularly achieves 25% of A Level grades at A/Aand 15% of GCSE grades at 8/9. The ideal candidate will have the skills and enthusiasm to maintain and improve on these averages. Geography is a popular subject, with high uptake at both GCSE and A Level, with over 250 students studying it across Key Stage 4 and 5. The ideal candidate will be integral in seeing this uptake continue to improve. In addition, knowledge and experience of all or most of the following would be welcome:




1. AQA Geography at GCSE 8035 Living with the physical environment and challenges in the Human environment

2. OCR Geography at A level H481 Human and Physical

Thomas Telford School has always been at the forefront of educational developments nationally, by pioneering radical ways of organising and delivering education since its opening in 1991.





This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and high-performing organisation. Thomas Telford School is proud to have a happy and supportive working environment where employees are truly valued.

Please apply immediately, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.

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About

Thomas Telford School

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Thomas Telford School

Old Park, Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4NW
United Kingdom

+44 1952 200 000

Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.



Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers' Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.

Headteacher

Mr Ian Rawlings

Values and vision

Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.



The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.

Ofsted report

"Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England."



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