Leader of Geography

The Milton Keynes Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking an ambitious Leader of Geography to drive outstanding teaching and raise achievement across the department. You will shape a growing Geography team and lead curriculum development to ensure every student makes excellent progress.

As part of the Creative Education Trust, you will collaborate with colleagues to deliver an ambitious, inclusive curriculum, embed high standards of behaviour and attainment, and raise learner engagement through enrichment

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree qualification.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Geography.
• Demonstrate a track record of strong classroom practice and positive student outcomes.
• Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop others to achieve high standards.
• Use assessment and performance data effectively to drive progress and attainment.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Be committed to raising standards and ensuring that all students succeed.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Be resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
• Champion inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the Academy through enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
• Share our ambition to provide an outstanding education for every student.

Job description

At Milton Keynes Academy, we're looking for an ambitious Leader of Geography to drive outstanding teaching, raise achievement and ignite a love of learning in every student. If you're ready to shape the future of a growing department and help take our academy from good to outstanding, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Leader of Geography

Location: The Milton Keynes Academy

Salary: Main Scale/ Upper Pay Range plus TLR 2B

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:25am - 15:25pm

Application Closing Date: 6 November 2026

About You:

You are a passionate and ambitious Geography teacher with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality education and achieving excellent outcomes for students. An inspiring classroom practitioner, you have the ability to engage, challenge and motivate young people of all abilities, fostering a love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. You may already have leadership experience or be ready to take the next step in your career, bringing the drive, vision and resilience needed to lead a successful department. With excellent organisational and communication skills, you are committed to continuous improvement, collaborative working and ensuring every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree qualification.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Geography.
• Demonstrate a track record of strong classroom practice and positive student outcomes.
• Have the ability to lead, motivate and develop others to achieve high standards.
• Use assessment and performance data effectively to drive progress and attainment.
• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Be committed to raising standards and ensuring that all students succeed.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Be resilient, adaptable and solution-focused.
• Champion inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the Academy through enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.
• Share our ambition to provide an outstanding education for every student.

About our Geography Department:

Our Geography Department is a collaborative and forward-thinking team, united by a shared passion for helping students understand and engage with the world around them. We are committed to delivering a rich, ambitious and fully resourced curriculum that develops students' geographical knowledge, critical thinking and understanding of important global issues. The team works closely together to share expertise, develop innovative teaching approaches and ensure consistently high standards across the department. As part of a successful Humanities faculty, collaboration is at the heart of what we do, enabling us to provide engaging, well-sequenced learning experiences that inspire curiosity about both human and physical geography. Through high-quality teaching, fieldwork opportunities and enrichment activities, we strive to ensure all students achieve highly and develop a lifelong appreciation of the diverse and interconnected world in which they live.

About The Milton Keynes Academy:

At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students.

We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.

Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.