Head of Department - Geography

Newhouse Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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: Full time equivalent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS Plus TLR 2b (A financial recruitment incentive for the right candidate)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Geography | Newhouse Academy

Shape the Future of Geography in a School on the Move.

The Opportunity:Are you a visionary geographer ready to put your stamp on a department? Newhouse Academy is seeking an ambitious Head of Department – Geography to join us at a pivotal moment in our journey.

We aren't just looking for a leader; we are looking for a subject specialist with the "fire" to take our curriculum to the next level. If you are passionate about inspiring students to explore the world’s most pressing challenges—from climate change to urbanisation—this is your stage.

Who You Are

You are one of ‘Our People’—someone who leads by example and believes every student deserves a chance to be a success in education. You will likely have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a deep-rooted specialism in Geography.

• A Proven Track Record: You’ve successfully driven high standards at Key Stages 3 and 4 and know what "great" looks like in the classroom.

• Coaching Instincts: You have the ability to mentor and guide colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ambitious Vision: You can design and deliver an exciting curriculum that raises the aspirations of every student.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

• Professional Excellence: Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications and a robust internal coaching programme.

• Wellbeing First: Access to our brand-new gym, a dedicated Wellbeing Café, and a comprehensive health package (GP access, dental/optical cashback).

• Financial Peace of Mind: Membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and free on-site parking.

• Leadership Support: TLR 2b (£5,866) and a leadership team that backs your departmental vision.

Key Details

• Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 2b (£5,866)

• A financial recruitment incentive for the right candidate

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Start Date: September 2026

• Closing Date: 09.00am on Monday 23rd March 2026

• Shortlisting will take place on the day the advert closes

• Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 23rd March 2026

• Visit Us: We’d love to show you around! To experience our culture first hand and meet the team, please get in touch to arrange an informal visit.

Please email your completed application to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you. Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Geography_JD (1).docx (1).pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

PS - HOD.docx (3) (1).pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newhouse Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newhouse Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newhouse-academy

Improvements have only been achieved by working together on a clear vision and looking after our biggest asset, our staff. We started with WHY? Why should you want to work at Newhouse? The answer is, our people. We come to work to support our students and fellow colleagues. We create an environment of high expectations that means our people treat each other with respect. When you have a bad day, we have your back. We work hard together and develop leaders that in turn develop other leaders both at staffing and student level.

We enjoy our jobs but also understand that education can be a harsh environment, but by working as a team we can solve things together.

Arranging a visit to Newhouse Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk.

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