Head Of Department: Geography (One Year Fixed Term)

The Thomas Alleyne Academy, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£3,527)

Head Of Department: Geography (One Year Fixed Term) job summary

Reporting to the assistant head teacher, the successful candidate will have developed effective strategies to secure good outcomes for students in both Key Stage 3 & 4, with the ability to lead a team in their subject, and be able to demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and carers.

Through their leadership they will provide a learning environment in which students can thrive, and help every individual in our school community to develop the character required to make the right choice for lifelong success.

Our curriculum is designed to give all students the confidence and experience to help inform and shape ideas, investigating human and physical strands of geography, and encouraging them to ask questions, develop critical thinking skills, and layer a deeper understanding of complex concepts. This will enable students to become global citizens and have the cultural literacy to be role models for the future, considering ideas such as sustainability, development and climate change in their everyday lives, and have the confidence to interact with the wider world, leading to fulfilled and positive life experiences (please refer to attached Subject Curriculum Map for further details).

The Head of Department will have the support of a committed teaching team and have many opportunities to work collaboratively with a supportive group of curriculum leaders.

As a school, we offer the following benefits:

■ A unique and exciting future as part of the Hart Schools Trust

■ Happy, friendly and motivated students

■ A dedicated, professional and caring team

As a Head of Department you will:

■ Be an excellent teacher; responsible for carrying out the duties of a teacher as set out in the DfE Teachers Standards document and as outlined in the DfE School Teachers’ pay and Conditions document.

■ Work to raise standards of student progress and attainment within your curriculum area

■ Use data effectively to monitor and support student progress.

■ Be accountable for student progress and development within your subject areas.

■ Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

■ Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for learners studying in the departments, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Headteacher.

■ Be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum areas.

■ Manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department development plan.

■ Keep up to date with the latest developments in your curriculum areas

■ Consider how to maximise student potential via extra-curricular activities, trips and visits

Please see job description for full details

WHO WE ARE:

The Hart Schools Trust, home to Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy, is embarking on a vibrant new chapter by merging with the Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) in April 2026. This transition builds upon years of successful collaboration between our staff and CLT leadership. As part of a 18-school network, our community will benefit from expanded professional development and shared expertise. Furthermore, we are proud that the Hertfordshire Chiltern Training Group has been centred at Thomas Alleyne Academy since 2025, cementing our role as a hub for educational excellence

More information on Chiltern Learning Trust and their staff benefits is available here: Chiltern Learning Trust - My New Term

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a growing secondary school, with sixth form, in Stevenage. The school was graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management at its last Ofsted inspection in 2024.

■ Roebuck Academy is a growing primary and nursery school in Stevenage. The school was graded ‘Good’ at its last Ofsted inspection in 2021.

If you are keen to make a difference and enjoy working as part of a supportive, dedicated and happy team please come and meet us - visits are warmly welcomed and recommended (we reserve the right to close the application process early should a suitable applicant be found before the deadline; early applications are therefore recommended.)

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

Hart Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. In addition, Google searches will be conducted on
shortlisted applicants

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Thomas Alleyne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 986 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Alleyne Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-alleyne-academy

The Thomas Alleyne Academy has been rated by OFSTED as a good school with outstanding leadership and management (October 2019). The Academy is part of Hart Schools Trust which is a multi-academy schools trust that currently sponsors the Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy in Stevenage.

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy which is justly proud of its reputation as a happy, caring and safe community.

The school motto is 'achieving excellence through personal growth' and our core values are
Courage - Determination - Empathy

There has been education on our present site since the academy was founded by Thomas Alleyne, Rector of Stevenage, in 1558. Throughout our proud history we have been committed to achieving excellence in all that we do. We expect the highest standards of behaviour and achievement from all members of our community. We achieved Academy status on 1st September 2013 sponsored by North Hertfordshire College.

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