Lead Geography Teacher (September 2026 MPS-UPS + TLR)

About the School We are a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious secondary academy committed to delivering an outstanding education for all students. We benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, high expectations, and exceptional professional development opportunities. We are proud of our commitment to academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a curriculum designed to broaden horizons and raise aspirations. Geography is a highly valued subject within our Humanities faculty, playing a key role in developing students’ understanding of the world and their place within it. The Role We are seeking an experienced, passionate and highly motivated Lead Teacher of Geography to join our Humanities department from September 2026. This is a key middle leadership role for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is ready to take responsibility for driving excellence in Geography across the academy. You will lead on curriculum development, teaching and learning, and student outcomes within the subject, while continuing to teach high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across Humanities to ensure Geography remains a high-performing, engaging and ambitious subject area. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the Geography curriculum across KS3–KS4 (KS5 desirable) Raise student attainment and progress in Geography across all key stages Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning within the department Analyse performance data and implement effective intervention strategies Oversee curriculum planning, sequencing, and resource development Mentor and support colleagues within the Humanities team Promote fieldwork, enrichment opportunities, and wider curriculum experiences Ensure consistently high standards of assessment, feedback, and exam preparation The Ideal Candidate Will Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Strong subject knowledge in Geography Proven track record of excellent classroom teaching and student outcomes Experience teaching GCSE Geography (A-Level experience highly desirable) Leadership experience or readiness to take on a middle leadership role Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff and students Strong analytical skills and understanding of data-driven improvement A commitment to inclusive, ambitious education for all learners What We Offer A leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking Humanities faculty Opportunities for career progression High-quality professional development and leadership training Well-resourced Geography curriculum and strong departmental support Motivated students with a growing interest in Geography and global issues The opportunity to shape and influence curriculum and teaching across the academy