Head of Department - Geography

Leighacademiestrust; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an excellent Geography practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? Mascalls Academy have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Head of Department - Geography to join and lead their friendly and collaborative faculty from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative department, leading an enthusiastic team of 4 subject specialist teachers into an exciting new phase of growth and success.

With a growing number of students choosing Geography at GCSE, the department is set for an exciting period of development. We are looking for a dedicated leader to help guide the department as it continues to flourish, ensuring that students engage deeply with the subject and achieve outstanding outcomes.

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students' progress and outcomes
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

Mascalls Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, or visit the Academy, please contact Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor at [e-mail].

Working with us at Mascalls Academy

Mascalls Academy is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be "Outstanding" which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three 'clusters' of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our commitment to equality and diversity

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.