Lead Practitioner - Geography

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Geography, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership scale based on experience + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a visionary geographer ready to shape the future of global thinking?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an inspiring and innovative Lead Practitioner of Geography to join our distinguished faculty. This is a strategic leadership appointment designed for an expert practitioner with the pedagogical depth to redefine standards and the passion to cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the world across all Key Stages.

The Role

As a Lead Practitioner, your influence will extend beyond your own classroom. You will be a catalyst for excellence, responsible for:

• Driving the quality of teaching and learning by modelling "gold-standard" practice and mentoring colleagues.
• Taking a lead role in the day-to-day management of course provision, ensuring a curriculum that is as rigorous as it is engaging.
• Optimising the deployment of staff and resources to create a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Implementing data-driven strategies to raise student achievement and ensure every learner reaches their potential in the field.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a well-established and highly collaborative team. As an IB World School, we pride ourselves on a curriculum that fosters inquiry and global citizenship.

• IB MYP Focus: Experience with the Middle Years Programme is highly desirable; however, for the right leader, we provide comprehensive training to transition your expertise into the IB framework.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our environment is designed to inspire both staff and students alike.
• Professional Growth: This role serves as a definitive bridge to senior leadership, offering the autonomy to make a measurable impact on our Academy’s success.

Ready to take the next definitive step in your leadership career? We invite you to apply now and lead the way in Geographical education.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe allowance + TLR.

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

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.

Additional documents

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Job Pack _ Lead Practitioner - Geography _ Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.pdf - 777 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-leigh-academy

Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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