Lead Practitioner of Geography

Harper Green School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,025.00 - £54,658.00 Annually (Actual) Lead Practitioner Pay Range P1 to P3

Lead Practitioner of Geography job summary

Lead Practitioner of Geography

Salary: Lead Practitioner Pay Range P1 to P3

£52,025 to £54,658 per annum

Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Practitioner of Geography within a large, supportive and values based school, working alongside and learning from experienced practitioners. We are looking for a creative, inspirational and committed practitioner to support the development of pedagogy and practice within the geography team. You will be working with the Head of Department to further develop our strong pedagogy and successful approach to existing positive outcomes for our young people.

This is an exciting time to join our school following our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted grading.

Harper Green is looking for a lead practitioner who;

• has a passion for their subject, and can instill this in our young people
• has excellent Geographical pedagogy
• has an openness to continuous professional development
• has high expectations of standards and achievement
• is flexible, collaborative & resilient
• can contribute to the wider curriculum and cultural capital of our students
• has the highest ambitions for our students, the school & yourself

In return we will offer you;

• an aspirational supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.
  
• ambitious, motivated students.
  
• continuous professional development
  
• enthusiastic, willing and professional staff.
  
• a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from.
  
• a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
  

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

Required for January 2026

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 21st October 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd October 2025

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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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

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.

About Harper Green School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harper Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harper-green-school

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