Lead Practitioner - Geography

Leigh Academies Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP

Wellbeing support and staffrecognition

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Geography to extend influence beyond the Geography classroom and to support whole-school Teaching & Learning priorities.

You will model outstanding practice, coach colleagues and contribute to the development of a knowledge-rich Geography curriculum, helping to raise student outcomes across the trust.

Qualifications

• Experienced Geography teacher with leadership or middle-leader experience
• Interest in school-wide Teaching & Learning priorities
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues to improve classroom practice

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives, driving high standards across the academy
• Model outstanding classroom practice and lead by example
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to enhance classroom practice and student outcomes
• Contribute to the Geography curriculum development across the academy
• Use assessment and data to drive student progress and achievement
• Inspire students to understand the world and their place within it
• Champion high expectations and a culture of academic excellence for all learners

Job description

As a Lead Practitioner, your influence will extend beyond the Geography classroom. Alongside delivering exceptional teaching, you will play a key role in supporting whole-school Teaching & Learning priorities, modelling outstanding practice and helping colleagues to develop and refine their teaching. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geography teacher, current middle leader or aspiring senior leader looking to broaden their impact whilst continuing to inspire students in the classroom. The Role Working alongside academy leaders and colleagues across Leigh Academies Trust, you will:

• Lead and contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives, helping to drive consistently high standards across the academy
• Model outstanding classroom practice and lead by example
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to enhance classroom practice and student outcomes, If you're ready to make a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the future direction of Geography at Leigh Academy Rainham, we'd love to hear from you.
• Contribute to the continued development of an engaging, ambitious and knowledge-rich Geography curriculum
• Use assessment and data effectively to drive student progress and achievement
• Inspire students to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and their place within it
• Champion high expectations and a culture of academic excellence for all learners

What the school offers its staff Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive and values-driven school
• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
• Access high-quality Trust-wide CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Benefit from opportunities to work with experienced Lead Practitioners and subject specialists across Leigh Academies Trust
• Play a significant role in shaping Teaching & Learning across the academy

Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Free onsite parking