Head of Department for Geography

Sheffieldsprings Academy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Sheffield is seeking a Head of Department for Geography to provide inspiring leadership and ensure continued student success. The role offers competitive salary and excellent support and development opportunities, aiming to inspire students while fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Staff discount scheme

At least one personal leave day a year

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong track record in improving student outcomes.
• Passionate about inspiring students in Geography.
• Able to evidence experience in middle leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding leadership to ensure progress in Geography.
• Demonstrate a commitment to students' educational success.
• Engage with the community to enhance student learning.

Skills

Leadership

Student Achievement

Passion for Geography

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Sheffield Springs Academy is a United Learning Academy inspected by OFSTED in October 2024 and rated 'Good' in all areas.Our whole-school ethos of ‘the best in everyone’ underpins our core values of ambition, confidence, creativity, respect, enthusiasm, and determination. Our aim is to send every student out into the world instilled with these values, as well as the right knowledge, skills, and qualifications, so that they are ready to play their part in it.Improvements made in outcomes for students over the last three years are a testament to the relationships between our staff, pupils, and their families, each one of them playing their part in in trying to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential.Sheffield Springs Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary Competitive United Learning Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment

Job title: Head of Department for Geography
Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF
Starting salary: Competitive United Learning Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a Head of Department for Geography. We are looking for someone who can provide inspiring and outstanding leadership or quickly develop as an outstanding leader to ensure that learning and progress in Geography continues on an upward trajectory. The role may ideally suit someone who is looking to make the step into middle leadership or who is looking to build upon their current experience and success at that level. We are looking for applicants who are able to evidence a strong track record of student achievement and have the potential to make a significant impact on the lives and education of the children they teach. This
will need to be demonstrated in your application and be clearly evident at interview. This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities. United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
What we would like from you:
• A highly effective professional with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise who can deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Someone who is passionate about Geography and will inspire our students.
We will offer you:
• Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the Sector.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Exceptional curriculum resources.
• Expert subject advice.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal leave day a year.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies within the Yorkshire Cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 15 June 2025. Interviews will take place soon after. If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact [e-mail] United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.