Head of Geography

Academics are currently searching for an enthusiastic and committed individual to undergo the role as Head of Geography for one of our well established secondary schools in South Leeds for a September 2025 start. The school is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Geography specialist to provide strong leadership skills within the Geography department and to develop innovative approaches that will lead to the students reaching their full potential.

In the schools most recent Ofsted report, the school have been praised for providing a high quality curriculum and for their level of determination to ensure success for the students.

As a Head of Geography you will be responsible the following:

• Facilitating the delivery of Geography across key strategic areas and to liaise on timetable, planning and other curriculum issues.
• Develop appropriate and differentiated schemes of work at all key stages in conjunction with the department.
• Promote and lead the delivery of all extracurricular Geography activities across the Academy.
• Effectively line manage staff within the department.

Essential requirements for the Head of Geography role:

• An honours degree related to Geography
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A successful background of teaching Geography up to up to Key Stage 5 level.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)

The benefits of working with Academics:

• Weekly Pay through PAYE!
• Flexibility, we can also work around your schedule!
• Be represented by one of our experienced consultants here at Academics.
• Excellent progression and further career opportunities.
• Additional CPD and safeguarding courses free of charge!

If this Head of Geography role seems like the perfect next step in your academic career, please apply today!