Lead Geography Practitioner & IB Excellence Leader

LeighAcademiesTrust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Fringe allowance

TLR provision

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Collaborative MAT network

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in Dartford seeks a Lead Practitioner of Geography to shape global thinking and drive excellence across Key Stages. This senior role combines strategic leadership with a rigorous, engaging curriculum, mentoring colleagues, and advancing the academy’s international outlook.

The post offers MPS/UPS depending on experience, London Fringe allowance, and a TLR. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you join an IB World School with strong facilities and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Strategic geography leadership with pedagogical depth.
• Experience shaping curriculum across key stages.
• Proven ability to mentor colleagues and raise teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Model gold-standard teaching to improve learning outcomes.
• Lead day-to-day course provision with a rigorous, engaging curriculum.
• Optimise staff deployment and resource use for high performance.
• Apply data-driven strategies to raise student achievement.

Skills

Geography expertise

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography

QTS

Job description

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in Dartford seeks a Lead Practitioner of Geography to shape global thinking and drive excellence across Key Stages. This senior role combines strategic leadership with a rigorous, engaging curriculum, mentoring colleagues, and advancing the academy’s international outlook.

The post offers MPS/UPS depending on experience, London Fringe allowance, and a TLR. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you join an IB World School with strong facilities and a collaborative