A top-performing secondary academy in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking an ambitious Head of Geography to lead its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Geography occupies a prominent place within this academy's EBacc pathways and Sixth Form options. The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for physical and human geography curricula, fieldwork logistics, and examination outcomes across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level).
Working alongside senior leadership and a dedicated team of humanities teachers, you will develop GIS-integrated schemes of work, oversee compulsory fieldwork risk assessments, and drive geographical essay evaluation. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership, curriculum design, and quality assurance across the Geography department
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Teach intellectually rigorous physical and human Geography lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
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Lead, line-manage, and evaluate department teachers through peer lesson observations and CPD sessions
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Coordinate GCSE and A-Level fieldwork excursions, risk assessments, and geographical investigation moderation
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Analyze assessment tracking data to design targeted revision programs and mock exam interventions
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Integrate GIS software, digital mapping suites, and contemporary case studies into schemes of work
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Salary / Pay Rate: TLR2 / TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
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Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Geography
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated track record of driving positive GCSE and A-Level Geography examination outcomes
- Proven experience in peer mentoring, scheme design, or secondary subject coordination
- Valid experience organizing and executing safe outdoor educational fieldwork trips
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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