Head of Learning - Geography
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
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 based on experience + TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + TLR + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.
Are you an inspiring and ambitiousGeography specialistready to lead, motivate, and shape an exceptional department? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is seeking a dynamic and visionaryHead of Learning - Geographyto join our thriving all-through academy from September 2026.
At Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, curiosity, and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Geography at a pivotal stage in our academy’s journey. As Head of Learning, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning across the subject, inspiring students to develop a deep understanding of the world around them, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong interest in geography.
Within our unique all-through setting, you will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen Geography from primary through to secondary. You will play a key role in developing a coherent and ambitious curriculum that fosters curiosity about the world, promotes global awareness, and equips all pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What makes Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo a special place to work:
✨Shape the Vision- Be part of an academy on an exciting journey of growth and development, helping to shape an ambitious and forward-thinking learning environment for our secondary pupils.
✨Cross-Phase Collaboration- Benefit from a unique all-through setting where primary and secondary expertise meet to create an exceptional curriculum.
✨Bespoke Career Development- We invest in you. From instructional coaching to leadership pathways, our CPD is tailored to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
✨A Supportive Community- Join a warm, close-knit staff team where your wellbeing is valued and your ideas are heard.
If you are a passionate and ambitious leader ready to inspire creativity, develop outstanding provision, and shape the future of Geography within a flourishing academy, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Secondary Phase)
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Secondary Phase) is a place where 21st-century innovation and creativity combine with good manners to empower globally-minded citizens. We passionately believe all students deserve a world-class education, striving to ensure they become well-rounded, lifelong learners ready for their futures.
As aMiddle Years Programme (MYP) candidate schoolfor theInternational Baccalaureate, we approach learning in a spirit that values academic success while also fostering problem-solving, creativity, integrity, and active community participation. We are a well-disciplined academy with high expectations, where pupils thrive in a culture of mutual respect and good behaviour. We are proud to be acknowledged with aNational Area of Excellence for Behaviour & Inclusion, celebrating the transformative power of education and the consistently improving academic progress of our pupils.
We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge digital offer, with all pupils having access to their own Chromebook. This enables them to take ownership of their learning and challenges them in the digital age, while also providing our staff with a wealth of digital training and certification opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to our academy family.
To find out more about our academy, pleaseclick here.
Further information about the job
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 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 Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1847 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Kent and Medway