Head of Geography
North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PT1 £36,400 - EPT3 £53,040 per annum
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
🌍Head of Geography – Inspire the Next Generation of Global Thinkers🌍
Are you a passionate geographer with a talent for leadership and a drive to shape curious, informed, and environmentally aware young people? Do you thrive on bringing the world into the classroom, challenging perspectives, and igniting a love of learning? If so we’d love to hear from you.
We’re searching for an exceptional Head of Geography to lead and deliver outstanding KS3 – KS5 Geography. Whether you’re an experienced subject leader or a skilled classroom practitioner ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
🚀What You’ll Do
- Deliver engaging, high‑impact Geography lessons that connect students to real‑world issues
- Lead curriculum design and drive excellence across the Geography department
- Inspire students of all abilities to think critically and achieve their full potential
- Assess progress, provide purposeful feedback, and support academic growth
- Contribute to the wider life of our vibrant and inclusive school community
💡We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for Geography
- Has high expectations and a commitment to exceptional student outcomes
- Brings creativity, curiosity, and innovation to their teaching
- Has strong subject knowledge and stays ahead of curriculum and global developments
- Can lead with vision, integrity, and a collaborative mindset
What the school offers its staff
🏫About Us
We are a warm, inclusive, and forward‑thinking school where ambition meets support. As part of United Learning, a national group of schools, we believe in bringing outthe best in everyone. Our culture is built on high aspirations, mutual respect, and a relentless drive for excellence.
🎁What You’ll Get: More Pay. More Time. More Support.
- 💷 Sector‑leading pay – 5% above national scales
- 📅 Three additional INSET days dedicated to planning and development
- 🏥 Health Cash Plan – support for everyday medical needs
- 🎉 Guaranteed personal day – one paid day off annually just for you
- 📚 Outstanding CPD – tailored development and clear career progression
- 💬 Wellbeing support – access to counselling, legal, and financial advice
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About North Oxfordshire Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1023 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Oxfordshire Academy website
- Email address
- emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org
Welcome to North Oxfordshire Academy and thank you for taking an interest in developing your career with us.
For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.
The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, a national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places.
The academy offers a great training programme for students, ECTs and Schools Direct trainees who all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family.
We pride ourselves on excellent staff retention; our staff are happy and determined to encourage the very best in our students. I would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy.
Ellie Jacobs, Principal
Arranging a visit to North Oxfordshire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org.
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