Lead Practitioner - Geography

Teaching Vacancies; Rainham; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leigh Academy Rainham in England is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner - Geography to join from January 2027. This role extends beyond the Geography classroom to whole-school Teaching & Learning leadership, coaching colleagues and driving excellence across the academy.

You will model outstanding practice, develop a knowledge-rich Geography curriculum, use assessment and data to raise progress and inspire students, and contribute to Trust-wide CPD and leadership development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and contribute to whole-school Teaching & Learning initiatives, driving 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
• Contribute to the development of a 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 and their place within it
• Champion high expectations and a culture of academic excellence for all learners

Descripción del empleo

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an exceptional Geography teacher ready to influence teaching and learning across an entire academy?

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an ambitious and highly effective Lead Practitioner - Geography to join our academy from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about Geography and eager to make a wider impact through whole-school Teaching & Learning leadership, coaching colleagues and driving excellence across the academy.

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
• 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
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Further details about the role

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 Grace Upton (Recruitment Coordinator): [e-mail] / 01634 412 273.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: 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. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.