Head of Geography

Canon Slade School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Head of Geography job summary

HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

MPS 1-9 £32,916 - £51,048

PLUS, TLR 1D £10,174

1.0 FTE

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2026

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

·        Is a well-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Head of Department. They will require great organisational skills and demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Maths.

·        Is someone who has an excellent track record in their own work and in leading and inspiring others.

·        Is pupil centred and motivates pupils to strive for excellence.

·        Is a leader with a strong ethos and vision, who demonstrates emotional intelligence, is solution focused and has the desire to continue the development of our strong team of staff.

·        Is committed to their own professional development.

·        Is an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department.

·        Has a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range.

·        Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.

·        Understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom.

·        Demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

·        To be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of the department, with particular emphasis on the progress of all students and their achieving excellent results; the design and delivery of the curriculum, the quality of teaching and learning in every lesson in the department, dealing with matters of student behavior and rewards; the leadership of the department team, celebrating excellence, dealing with less good performance, and ensuring high quality professional development for all.

·        To take a leading role in the upholding and promoting of the Christian ethos of the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

·        Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.

·        Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager

·        Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.

·        Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.

·        Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews

·        Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years

·        A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.

·        24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

·        Fantastic facilities.

·        A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canonslade.tbft.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link

Head of Geography | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.



CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th April 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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About Canon Slade School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1747 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Canon Slade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/canon-slade-cofe-school

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