Director of Geography

Lionheart Educational Trust, Leicester, LE1 6JL

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £66,368 to £73,105

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB TITLE: Director of Geography

SALARY: Leadership pay range L11-L15 (dependent on experience)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO for Trust-wide standards, but will be accountable to the Director of Curriculum.

TYPE: Full Time

START: Summer Term 2026

An exciting new position for an excellent Geography specialist who will work closely with the Director of Curriculum to be wholly responsible for the Geography curriculum and standards across the Lionheart Educational Trust. The successful candidate will be accountable for the progress students make at KS3 and their overall attainment at GCSE and A level. They will work with a middle leadership team across Lionheart schools, alongside a central curriculum team, led by the Director of Curriculum, to support effective implementation of the curriculum, strengthen leadership and Trust wide secondary school improvement work.

The Director of Geography is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to really make a difference to a wide range of learners whilst developing trust wide leadership skills by working across a diverse range of secondary settings.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective teacher and leader who can build effective professional relationships, lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning. There will be an expectation to be flexible to teach and support with teaching across trust secondary schools dependent on need.

PURPOSE

To assist the Director of Curriculum in embedding a shared vision for education, curriculum and pedagogy, across Lionheart Educational Trust with a particular focus on Geography.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the Lionheart Educational Trust application form using the following link (Please note CV's will not be accepted).

https://www.eteach.com/job/director-of-geography-1531557

Closing date: Monday 9 February 08:00am

Interviews: Weds 11 February

(Please note we may close the date earlier dependent on field)

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Janine Matthews at LAT-HR@lionhearttrust.org.uk

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Lionheart Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lionheart-educational-trust

Arranging a visit to Lionheart Educational Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk.

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