Head of Geography
The Brooksbank School, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
18 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 March 2025
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: Teaching contract 1265 hours per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
Plus TLR2C of £8,279
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Teacher Scales MPS/UPS Plus TLR2C £8,279
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025 at 9am
Interview: likely w/c 28th April 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Are you an inspiring, dedicated, and forward-thinking educator with a passion for Geography?
Do you have the vision, drive, and expertise to lead a dynamic, high-achieving department ensuring our students develop a deep understanding of our planet, its people and the challenges of the future at both GCSE and A Level?
At the Brooksbank School we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Head of Geography who can lead and inspire a love of learning, and secure exceptional outcomes for all students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Geography education in a supportive and forward-thinking school where your expertise and leadership will be valued.
What will you get in return?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team under the guidance and with the support of the Director of Geography and Headteacher, who are committed to your development and success.
At Brooksbank you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of up to 1500 children and young people and our local community.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- Provide clear, cohesive and inspirational leadership and direction in the department by motivating teachers and those supporting in the classroom to develop innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement.
- Provide and showcase highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress
Benefits Package:
You’ll be joining a School and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
- Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund
- Staff development through appraisal and CPD
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
- Free Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 Financial, legal and Wellbeing Support
- Face to Face Counselling
- Occupational Health
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Home & Technology Purchase Scheme
- Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
For further details, see our job pack below.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you have any questions or would like a chat about the role, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Claire Washington our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.washington@brooksbank.tlt.school .
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
What the school offers its staff
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Brooksbank School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Brooksbank School website
- Email address
- recruitment@TLT.school
School location
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