Subject Leader for Geography
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- WA Main / Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
Extra Responsibility Allowance (ERA) of £3,120
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westminster Academy (WA) has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Subject Leader of Geography to work with the Director of Learning (DoL) for Geography and take lead responsibility for providing leadership and management for Geography to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all.
What we are looking for:
- An excellent experienced classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student.
- Experienced in teaching Geography with a relevant university degree.
- Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development.
- Passionate about Geography to inspire our students.
- We are open to applications from candidates who have experience of all exam boards as we offer highly effective training and CPD.
- We are open to candidates who may already have experience of delivering IB curriculum but we are also able to consider candidates with no IB experience due to our extensive training programme on offer.
What the school offers its staff
An International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community, WA is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum. WA is a rare standalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community and students. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. We provide each student with a Chromebook, allowing staff and students to use technology in every lesson to advance the learning of our students. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.
The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally’ with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.
Staff Rewards & Benefits include:
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service.
- Annual Season Ticket Loan.
- Cyclescheme.
- Home & Tech Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free David LLoyd Access.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1073 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westminster Academy website
- Email address
- l.kates@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7121 0693
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.kates@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
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