Subject Lead Geography

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is looking for a committed Subject Lead for Geography. The successful candidate will develop and oversee a high-quality curriculum that fosters inclusivity and strong academic results for students. This role involves leadership responsibilities, including curriculum planning and assessment, alongside promoting a supportive and high-expectation teaching environment. The position is perfect for an inspiring educator eager to make a significant impact within a values-driven school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Teacher pension scheme

Well-being programmes

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading a Geography curriculum.
• Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning environments.
• Commitment to student safeguarding and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Geography curriculum for strong pupil outcomes.
• Provide leadership for curriculum planning and self-evaluation.
• Line-manage Geography staff and foster professional growth.
• Model high-quality teaching and assessment practices.
• Promote student wellbeing and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Technological proficiency

Collaboration

Education

QTS qualified

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please note: The start date for this role is August 2026.

About us and the role

Avanti Fields School is seeking an inspiring Subject Lead for Geography, with middle leadership responsibility for the subject, working closely with the Head of Humanities and History Lead.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a high‑quality Geography curriculum that is ambitious, well sequenced and inclusive, promoting curiosity about the world and supporting strong outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum planning, assessment and resourcing within Geography, monitor standards and drive subject improvement.

As a subject leader, you will support and develop colleagues, promote consistently high expectations in teaching and learning, and embed literacy, numeracy and digital skills across the subject, while modelling excellent classroom practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to take on a meaningful leadership role within a values‑driven school community, where professional growth is encouraged and education is rooted in character, care and purpose.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith‑designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

What will you do?

• Lead and develop a high-quality Geography curriculum, ensuring strong progress, achievement and inclusive outcomes for all pupils.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the subject, including curriculum planning, self‑evaluation, health and safety, and contribution to whole-school priorities.
• Line‑manage, support and appraise Geography staff, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration and shared accountability.
• Model excellent classroom practice through high-quality teaching, assessment and behaviour management, underpinned by strong subject knowledge.
• Promote safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners in line with statutory and Trust expectations.

What are we looking for?

• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team – whether led or leading.
• QTS qualified.
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high‑quality teaching and learning environment.
• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

What the school offers its staff

• Great opportunities for professional development.
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers.
• Eligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membership.
• Well‑being programmes (retreats, yoga, wellness apps).
• Cycle-to-work Scheme.

Why should you apply?

Avanti exists to help each person become a well‑rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits.

Pre‑employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.