Lead Practitioner - Geography

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

MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + TLR + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you a visionary geographer ready to shape the future of global thinking?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an inspiring and innovative Lead Practitioner of Geography to join our distinguished faculty. This is a strategic leadership appointment designed for an expert practitioner with the pedagogical depth to redefine standards and the passion to cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the world across all Key Stages.

The Role

As a Lead Practitioner, your influence will extend beyond your own classroom. You will be a catalyst for excellence, responsible for:

• Driving the quality of teaching and learning by modelling "gold-standard" practice and mentoring colleagues.
• Taking a lead role in the day-to-day management of course provision, ensuring a curriculum that is as rigorous as it is engaging.
• Optimising the deployment of staff and resources to create a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Implementing data-driven strategies to raise student achievement and ensure every learner reaches their potential in the field.

Why Join Us?

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a well-established and highly collaborative team. As an IB World School, we pride ourselves on a curriculum that fosters inquiry and global citizenship.

• IB MYP Focus: Experience with the Middle Years Programme is highly desirable; however, for the right leader, we provide comprehensive training to transition your expertise into the IB framework.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our environment is designed to inspire both staff and students alike.
• Professional Growth: This role serves as a definitive bridge to senior leadership, offering the autonomy to make a measurable impact on our Academy’s success.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe allowance + TLR.

Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We’re proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our motto, "Opening minds to Success," guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.