Lead Practitioner - Geography

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy; South Shields; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy invites applications for a visionary Lead Practitioner of Geography. This strategic leadership post calls for an expert practitioner who can redefine standards and cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the world across Key Stages.

You will influence teaching quality beyond your own classroom, modelling best practice. You will take a lead role in managing course provision, ensuring a curriculum that is rigorous and engaging, while optimising staff deployment to

Responsibilities

• Driven by data to raise student achievement and ensure every learner reaches their potential in geography.
• Modelling 'gold-standard' practice and mentoring colleagues to improve teaching quality.
• Leading day-to-day management of geography curriculum to be rigorous and engaging.
• Optimising staff deployment and resources to create a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Job description

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.