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Head of Geography

Academics
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Academics is seeking a dedicated individual for the permanent position of Head of Geography at a secondary school in South Leeds, starting September 2025.
  • The role requires a Geography specialist with an honours degree in Geography, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and a successful teaching background up to Key Stage 5 level.
  • The successful candidate will lead the Geography department, develop innovative curricula, and manage staff effectively while promoting extracurricular activities.
  • The school has received positive feedback in its recent Ofsted report for delivering a high-quality curriculum and ensuring student success.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position offers flexibility, career progression opportunities, and additional free CPD and safeguarding courses.

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. This will be a permanent role starting from September 2025!

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:

  • 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!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.