Subject Leader for Geography

Swale Academies Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Geography teacher to lead its successful department. This role is perfect for an experienced educator looking to make a significant impact on student learning and outcomes. The school offers a supportive environment with access to excellent professional development programs, ensuring you thrive in your career. Join a community that values hard work, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence in education. If you're ready to inspire the next generation and contribute to a vibrant school life, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local retailers

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality teaching and student outcomes.
• Experience in leading a department and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Geography department to secure high-quality teaching.
• Deliver effective lessons and contribute to overall school success.

Skills

Geography expertise

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

• The North School
• MPS/UPS + TLR 2
• Full Time; All Year Round
• Permanent
  
  
  

The North School is looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to lead our successful Geography department from September 2025.

The postholder will provide professional leadership and management of Geography in order to secure high quality teaching, combining subject expertise with a passion for securing the highest outcomes. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geography teacher looking to further their career.

The Headteacher wants to recruit a teacher with an excellent grasp on good and outstanding teaching, confident in their ability and able to consistently deliver effective lessons and learning with a positive approach. In return we offer candidates access to our excellent internal CPD programme, outstanding teacher programmes; outstanding leadership programme and our shadow leadership scheme.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be hard working, flexible and professional. They should have high expectations of students, colleagues and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom, contributing to the school’s overall success. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome.

Further details about the school can be found on our website: www.thenorthschool.org.uk

Benefits include:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
  
  
  

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Jo Manning at [e-mail] or 01233 614600.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form directly to [e-mail]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [e-mail] or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 19th May 2025

Kent Teach Advert: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=145735

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.