Head of Geography

Deyes High School is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Head of Geography to lead a thriving and popular department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middle leader to take the next step in their career, leading a committed team and driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across Key Stages 3-5. You will be accountable for: Leading and developing the Geography curriculum Raising standards of attainment and progress Managing and developing staff within the department Ensuring high-quality teaching, assessment and curriculum delivery Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities About the Department Established, successful team of 5 Geography specialists Strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level (300+ GCSE students) Well-resourced and housed in a new state-of-the-art building Part of a wider Humanities faculty with strong collaboration The department offers a broad, engaging curriculum designed to develop curiosity about the world and a deep understanding of human and physical geography. Why choose us? At Deyes High School, you’ll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to opportunities for professional development. Safeguarding Statement Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Posts at the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected or defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) order 2020. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice. Shortlisted candidates are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect their suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to us, and we cannot take these offences into account.