Head of Geography
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, SP11 9RR20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
29 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS +TLR2B £6,077
Head of Geography job summary
Head of Geography
The Wellington Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B £6,077
Actual Salary: £34,069- £52,835
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 29th November 2026
Interview Date: W/C 30th November 2026
Anticipated Start Date: 1st January 2026
Job Overview
Head of Geography
The Wellington Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring, ambitious, and forward-thinking Head of Geography to lead our successful and well-established Geography department. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner with a passion for geographical education, curriculum innovation, and developing students' understanding of the world around them.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic subject specialist who is committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning, fostering academic excellence, and inspiring a lifelong curiosity about people, places, and environments.
About the RoleAs Head of Geography, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the department, driving high standards of teaching, learning, achievement, and student progress across all key stages.
- Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious, inclusive, and engaging Geography curriculum that aligns with the Academy's vision and priorities.
- Support, mentor, and develop colleagues within the department, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
- Model outstanding classroom practice, using assessment and data effectively to secure strong outcomes and maximise the potential of every learner.
- Inspire students to become inquisitive, reflective, and globally aware citizens through the promotion of curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of contemporary geographical issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced middle leader, or an ambitious teacher ready to take the next step in their career, to make a significant contribution to the continued success ofThe Wellington Academy.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Why choose us?
The Wellington Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is an ambitious 11-18 school offering a broad and aspirational curriculum. We aim to develop inquisitive, independent young people with the skills, knowledge and character to succeed in education, employment and life beyond school.
At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world‑class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons.
When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high‑calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual flu vaccines
- Discounted gym memberships
- 24/7 counselling helpline
- Annual Wellbeing Day*
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
- Optional health and fitness schemes*
Financial
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes*
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
- Supportive performance development
- Apprenticeship and training opportunities
- Internal progression pathways
- Recognition and long-service awards
*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Wellington Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 to serve Tidworth, Ludgershall, and the surrounding area: an area with a significant military presence. Consequently, we are proud to educate many children from service families and with the growing super-garrison based on Salisbury plain we expect our numbers to continue to rise.
Our curriculum breadth is focused on ensuring every pupil is exposed to the widest range of subjects possible to equip them to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. Our vision for all our pupils is that they become inquisitive, ambitions and independent young adults and when they leave us, they will have the skills, knowledge, and character they need to take them on to university or the workplace.
What we offer:
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.
• The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
• A successful ECT support program.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Courteous and hardworking pupils.
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.
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