Geography Lead Practitioner & Teaching Coach

Leigh Academy Rainham; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner - Geography to influence teaching and learning across the academy from January 2027. This senior role focuses on whole-school Teaching & Learning leadership, coaching colleagues, and driving excellence in geography standards.

The post offers an opportunity for an experienced geography teacher, a current middle leader, or an aspiring senior leader to broaden impact while continuing to inspire students in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and highly effective Geography teacher with senior leadership potential.
• Experience delivering Teaching & Learning leadership across a school.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop colleagues to raise classroom practice.
• Knowledge-rich Geography curriculum development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives, helping to drive consistently high standards across the academy
• Model outstanding classroom practice and lead by example
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to enhance classroom practice and student outcomes
• Contribute to the continued development of an engaging, ambitious and knowledge-rich Geography curriculum
• Use assessment and data effectively to drive student progress and achievement
• Inspire students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and their place within it
• Champion high expectations and a culture of academic excellence for all learners

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Geography expertise

Job description

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner - Geography to influence teaching and learning across the academy from January 2027. This senior role focuses on whole-school Teaching & Learning leadership, coaching colleagues, and driving excellence in geography standards.

The post offers an opportunity for an experienced geography teacher, a current middle leader, or an aspiring senior leader to broaden impact while continuing to inspire students in the classroom.