News via LinkedIn earlier of a great job opportunity for someone to work at the GA.

The GA are recruiting for a Head of Programmes, who will join the GA’s Senior Leadership Team.
Do you have the skills and experience to lead the GA’s CPD, events and consultancy programmes and further develop the GA’s successful support for trainees and primary and secondary teachers?
This vacancy has arisen because Becky Kitchen will sadly be leaving the GA at the end of this year to take up the post of Departmental Lecturer in Geography Education at Oxford University.
This vacancy has arisen because Becky Kitchen will sadly be leaving the GA at the end of this year to take up the post of Departmental Lecturer in Geography Education at Oxford University.
The role of Head of Programmes will span work on the GA’s Annual Conference, Geography Quality Marks, our CPD and consultancy programmes and initiating new programmes and courses. It involves working closely with the GA’s strategic partners, key stakeholders and teachers to promote and support geographical education.
A big job.... and having worked at the GA before it will also be a fulfilling and exciting one - and comes at a busy time for all in education. Fond memories of working in the same office as John Lyon when he was Programme Director.... a lot of helicoidal flow has gone round the meander since then....
For full details of the role and information on how to apply please click here.
Applications must be received by 5pm on 17 November 2026.
Interviews will be held in person, in Sheffield, during week commencing 30 November.
For full details of the role and information on how to apply please click here.
Applications must be received by 5pm on 17 November 2026.
Interviews will be held in person, in Sheffield, during week commencing 30 November.

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