Head of Geography — Curriculum Leader & Innovator

The Wellington Academy; Ludgershall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual flu vaccines

Discounted gym memberships

24/7 counselling helpline

Annual Wellbeing Day

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working solutions

Optional health and fitness schemes

Job summary

The Wellington Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, seeks a Head of Geography to provide strategic leadership and drive curriculum development for the Geography department. This role focuses on ambitious teaching standards, academic excellence and developing students' understanding of global environments.

Ideal candidates will be experienced leaders or senior teachers ready to take the next step, with a commitment to equity, professional collaboration and continuous improvement across all key

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Geography department and drive progress across key stages.
• Lead development and implementation of an ambitious Geography curriculum aligned with the Academy's vision.
• Support, mentor and develop colleagues within the department, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and use assessment data to secure strong outcomes.
• Inspire students to become inquisitive, globally aware citizens through curiosity, critical thinking and understanding of geographical issues.

Job description

The Wellington Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, seeks a Head of Geography to provide strategic leadership and drive curriculum development for the Geography department. This role focuses on ambitious teaching standards, academic excellence and developing students' understanding of global environments.

Ideal candidates will be experienced leaders or senior teachers ready to take the next step, with a commitment to equity, professional collaboration and continuous improvement across all key