Lead Practitioner - Geography

Teaching Vacancies; Dartford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Fringe allowance

TLR

Job summary

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

The role extends beyond the classroom, mentoring colleagues, shaping curriculum, and driving data-driven improvement to raise student achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic improvement of teaching and learning.
• Strong record of mentoring colleagues to raise standards.
• Ability to design and implement rigorous, engaging curricula across Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Drive teaching and learning quality by modelling best practice and mentoring staff.
• Lead day-to-day management of course provision to ensure a rigorous, engaging curriculum.
• Optimise staff deployment and resources to foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Implement data-driven strategies to raise student achievement and reach potential.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.