Permanent | Full-time
Cognita and Alleyn’s Schools Group Partnership
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to
establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering
collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education
groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and
Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational
School of the Year 2025.
As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North
Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park
successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 4–11. Alleyn’s
Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for
pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic
excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Geography
to join our fantastic team.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Geography specialist to lead
the provision of Geography across the 11-18 age group at Alleyn’s Hampstead. Head
of Geography will be managing the department and delivering engaging,
challenging and inspiring lessons that develop students' understanding of the
physical and human change in our world.
In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the Geography
Department by example, leading development of schemes of work and collaboration
with other departments. Implementation and review of department plans, policies
curriculum document and risk assessments in liaison with the Geography
Department and Senior Leadership Team.
You will also have the opportunity to provide pastoral
support, guidance and monitoring to your Form Group and other students and
engage in school’s enrichment programmes and co-curricular activities.
To view the candidate pack, please click here
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Head of Geography candidate, who is
passionate about their specialty.
The successful candidate will:
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Ability to coach colleagues to continually develop their teaching.
• Ability to use data to monitor progress across a key academic department.
• Undergraduate degree and PGCE (or equivalent) in Geography (or related
subject).
• Experience of mentoring
• Experience of engaging wide range of learners in physical and human geography
across 11-18 age range.
• Experience as a Form Tutor or similar pastoral role
• Experience developing new schemes of work and broadening the curriculum
Above all, we are seeking a Head of Geography who is reliable, professional and
is able to work with integrity and good humour to support student welfare and
departmental success.
Benefits at Cognita:
• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• Teachers pension
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for
Applications is: 22nd May
2026
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including
an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is
available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is
included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all
employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and
appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.