34 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 March 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an innovative and dynamic Head of Geography to drive forward the department. The person appointed will have a clear vision of how to maintain and build upon high standards within the department and will be expected to teach across the whole ability range including A Level.

The post is full-time and permanent. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a committed team of staff and will contribute to teaching within the Department. We would welcome applications from experienced specialists who want to broaden their expertise and excel in this middle leadership position.

What the school offers its staff

Alleyne’s is a popular 13-18 comprehensive academy judged “Good” by OfSTED in May 25. The academy is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching.

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

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

1. Head of Geography Application letter.docx - 76.5 KB (opens in new tab)
4. Alleynes Teaching Staff Application Form.docx - 57.2 KB (opens in new tab)
2. Job Description Head of Department.pdf - 144 KB (opens in new tab)
5. Alleyne's Academy Recruitment & Monitoring Form.doc - 140 KB (opens in new tab)
3. Person Specification for Head of Department.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alleyne's Academy

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
852 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Alleyne's Academy website
Email address
m.barnes@alleynes.staffs.sch.uk
Phone number
01785 337400
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Alleyne’s is a popular 13-18 Academy judged “Good” by OfSTED in May 2025. The Academy is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching.

Arranging a visit to Alleyne's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.barnes@alleynes.staffs.sch.uk.

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