Lead Teacher of Geography
About This Role
Be part of our journey…
Since relaunching in September 2021 with a new name and a new ethos, Queen Elizabeth School is quickly establishing itself as a centre for excellence. We are on a mission to “empower our students to achieve academic excellence through aspiration and innovation”. With the support of a highly ambitious leadership team and surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about the whole student experience, and with our new sixth form, QE6 which opened in September 2023, now is a fantastic time to join our forward thinking school.
Whatever their role in the school, all of our colleagues share a passion for learning and working with the next generation.
Situated on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border and close to the market town of Hitchin, the school also benefits from being within five minutes drive of idyllic countryside locations, yet being 5 minutes from the M1 and London Luton Airport.
We are now looking for a Lead Teacher of Geography to join our team. This is a key position in the leadership of the school as we look to build on the impressive improvements we have already made. As Lead Teacher this colleague will have oversight of the Geography curriculum area, with responsibility for driving improvements in teaching and learning and outcomes. This role would be ideal for someone who is an outstanding teacher looking to move into leadership, or someone who has held a leadership role and is looking for their next challenge.
Find out more about Queen Elizabeth School, from the voices of our school community here https://www.qesluton.co.uk/Choose-QES/.
We welcome visits from all prospective staff to Queen Elizabeth School. To book a place on a visit, or to arrange a telephone conversation to discuss the role further, please contact recruitment@qesluton.co.uk
Key duties
Embed an outstanding Geography curriculum
Lead and inspire teachers within the subject area
Lead and inspire colleagues to plan and teach high quality lessons, following the QES Signature Teaching and Learning Approach, while modelling the very best practice and the highest of expectations
Assess students’ learning to inform planning and teaching
Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in teaching and learning and conduct/behaviour
Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
The successful candidate will
Share our values of ambition, integrity, determination and kindness
The ability to teach other humanities and or social sciences would be useful
Hold an absolute commitment to exceptional standards
Be a consummate professional
Be a team player with an understanding that excellence can only be achieved by working together
Have a passion for their subject and ensuring students progress
Benefits
Work in a state of the art building with outstanding IT, sporting and performance facilities
Excellent opportunities for progression- we will always seek to promote from within in the first instance
Outstanding professional development opportunities, both from our internal CPD programme and through our partnership organisations
Season ticket loan
Use of our on-site fitness suite
Bike to Work Scheme
Opportunities to support extra-curricular activities domestically and internationally
Ample staff parking and excellent transport links
Subsidised staff accommodation available
Start date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS/Leadership
Job Role: Permanent, Full-time
Recruitment Timeline:
Position advertised: 04th November 2025
Closing date for applications: 30th November 2026, Midday
Final Shortlisting: to be confirmed
Interviews: to be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
Safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.
Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as: “Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.