Director of Learning - Geography

TN United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Director of Learning in a vibrant educational environment. This role involves leading the strategic development of the Geography curriculum, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning while fostering high expectations. You will manage staff performance, design innovative curricula, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive school improvement. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional development and making a positive impact on student outcomes. If you are passionate about education and ready to inspire both staff and students, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership

Child Protection Training

Enhanced DBS Check Assistance

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Geography Teacher with leadership experience.
• Proven record of improving student outcomes and curriculum leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of curriculum area and oversee staff performance.
• Contribute to whole-school development and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Data-Informed Planning

Coaching

Assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Geography

Job description

Director of Learning - Geography, Blackpool

Client: Teaching Personnel

Location: Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 72dbd1995df0

Job Views: 1

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity – Director of Learning

Location: Greater Manchester Area

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Leadership Scale – based on experience)

About the Role:

As Director of Learning, you will lead the strategic development of a curriculum area, oversee staff performance, and ensure outstanding teaching and learning. Your responsibilities include curriculum design, line management of TLR holders, data-informed planning, and collaborating with SLT to foster high expectations and educational excellence. You will also contribute to whole-school development, intervention planning, and stakeholder engagement.

About You:

Qualified and experienced Geography Teacher

The ideal candidate will have leadership or management experience within a department, with a proven record of improving student outcomes. You should be an excellent classroom practitioner, skilled in coaching colleagues, and confident in curriculum leadership, assessment, and school-wide planning. A passion for inspiring staff and students, along with a commitment to school improvement, is essential.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a school with a strong ethos, supportive leadership, and a focus on professional development and collaboration.

To apply or learn more, contact Scott.Stylesteachingpersonnel.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Pay rates will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanency in the future.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance, which may include online searches during the application process.

We provide free child protection and prevent duty training to all registered candidates. All candidates must undergo or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check, with full assistance provided.