Geography - Subject Lead

ARK UK PROGRAMMES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra training days

Weekly staff training

Coaching for teachers

Professional development

Leisure centre access

School counsellor access

Job summary

Ark Acton Academy in London is seeking a Subject Lead of Geography to create a knowledge-rich curriculum for KS3, prepare a KS4 programme, and deliver the highest quality lessons to ensure all pupils reach their potential.

The post starts October 2026, with Main Scale (Inner London) plus TLR2A, and a strong emphasis on pastoral duties, enrichment trips, and contributing to school development and staff training.

Qualifications

• Lead development of a knowledge rich geography curriculum.
• Deliver consistently excellent lessons.
• Be an effective Form Tutor and contribute to enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a knowledge rich curriculum.
• Teach consistently excellent lessons to KS3/KS4.
• Secure great outcomes for all pupils.
• Contribute to pastoral and enrichment programmes, including trips.
• Be an effective Form Tutor and embody Ark Acton Academy values.

Skills

Curriculum development

Excellence in teaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Job description

• About The Role

• Job Title: Subject Lead of Geography

  
  Reports to: Principal
  Responsible for: Developing a knowledge rich Geography curriculum for KS3 that excites and inspires pupils and preparing a KS4 curriculum through which pupils can flourish; delivering the highest quality lessons to pupils and ensuring all pupils reach their potential.
  Start date: October 2026
  Salary: Main Scale (Inner London) + TLR2A (Please note: salaries stated are based on full-time hours and will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff)
  Main purpose of the job:
  To contribute to developing Ark Acton Academy into a great school by teaching a challenging Geography curriculum, teaching highly effective lessons, and constantly reflecting on your practice.
  

  Objectives:

  
  
  • To lead the development of a knowledge rich curriculum.
  • To teach consistently excellent lessons
  • To secure great outcomes for all our pupils.
  • To make a valued contribution to the school’s pastoral and enrichment programmes; including trips and school visits.
  • To be an effective Form Tutor
  • To epitomise the vision and values of Ark Acton Academy and at all times adhere to the staff code of conduct.Please see the job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, and essential requirements.

• Benefits

• • Twice as many training days as standard
  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
  • Coaching for every teacher
  • Access to high-quality, regular professional development
  • Subject-specific knowledge development
  • Free use of our leisure centre
  • Access to the school counsellor
  • Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.
  Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkaline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

• About Us

• Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.

  At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.

  We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

  • weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
  • Subject-specific knowledge development
  • free use of our leisure centre
  • access to the school counsellor

  We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

  Visit arkalacton.org/jobs to learn more about us.Diversity and inclusion:link.Safeguarding statement:
  Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.link.