About this Role
Job Title: Assistant Head of Geography
Are you a passionate and ambitious Geography teacher looking to take the next step in your leadership career? Do you have the drive to inspire both students and colleagues whilst helping to shape an outstanding Geography curriculum?
The Oldham Academy North is seeking an exceptional Assistant Head of Geography to support the leadership and development of our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is ready to contribute to curriculum innovation, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and help secure excellent outcomes for all students. Based on the responsibilities outlined in the Assistant Curriculum Leader JD.docx, the role includes supporting curriculum development, quality assurance, staff development, pupil achievement, and the strategic improvement of the subject area.
Working closely with the Head of Geography, you will play a key role in raising attainment, supporting colleagues, analysing student progress, and ensuring Geography remains a dynamic and engaging subject for every learner. You will have the opportunity to influence whole-school improvement priorities while developing your own leadership skills within a supportive and ambitious academy environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support the leadership and development of the Geography department, helping to drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
- Monitor student progress and attainment, using data effectively to identify priorities and implement strategies that improve outcomes for all learners.
- Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous development of an ambitious and engaging Geography curriculum.
- Support quality assurance activities, including lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny, to ensure consistently high standards across the department.
- Coach, support and collaborate with colleagues to share best practice, develop teaching expertise and contribute to whole-school improvement priorities
Pay range: MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR2B - £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 + £6,281.00
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a relevant degree and a strong subject knowledge of Geography.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching that secures excellent student progress and achievement.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop colleagues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
- Skilled in analysing student performance data and using this information to drive improvement and raise standards across the department
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery
E-ACT The Oldham AcademyNorth is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham.Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, wecommitted to fostering an environment where students thrive academically,personally, and socially.
We hold ourselves to highexpectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of theireducation. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to becomeambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pridein their role as contributors to the greater whole.
Join us on this journeyof education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust,Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where everychild is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? Atour academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through anurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos,we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that greatteaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want tomake a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible.We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. Wedon't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to definedbenefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionablepay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can alsobenefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainablecommuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culturevalues every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
E-ACT is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults,and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challengingdiscrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications fromall sections of the community.
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Assistant Head of Geography at E-ACT the Oldham Academy North employer: E-ACT
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