Head of Department (Geography)
Freebrough Academy, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, TS12 2SJ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1 – UPS (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE)
Additional allowances
+ TLR2B (£5,645)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Freebrough Academy is looking to appoint an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate Head of Geography to join the team in September 2025.
The Head of Department is accountable for the quality of teaching and learning in the department, overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachers concerned, and evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts.
For further details please refer to the job description or contact the academy for a visit.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Further details about the role
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel Adams, Business Manager, at r.adams@northerneducationtrust.org
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Freebrough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 832 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Freebrough Academy website
- Email address
- r.adams@northerneducationtrust.org
Freebrough Academy is a member of the Northern Education Trust. We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Arranging a visit to Freebrough Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.adams@northerneducationtrust.org.
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