Head of Learning - Geography

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS + TLR + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of Geography at Leigh Academy Minster? We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Head of Learning - Geography to lead our vibrant and ambitious department. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a passionate subject specialist to lead a high-performing team and strategically drive academic excellence, curiosity and a love of the world around us across the academy.

The Geography department is collaborative and ambitious. As Head of Learning, you will be responsible for fostering an environment where curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness flourish, ensuring our curriculum is engaging, knowledge-rich and relevant to the ever-changing world our students live in.

Why Teach at Leigh Academy Minster?

Working at Leigh Academy Minster offers a rewarding and dynamic experience for several key reasons

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Strategic Departmental Leadership

You will have the autonomy to shape and develop a high-quality Geography curriculum, inspiring students through innovative teaching, fieldwork opportunities and a broad understanding of both human and physical geography.

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Exceptional Professional Growth

As a leader within the Leigh Academies Trust, you will benefit from bespoke leadership development programmes and work closely with Trust Curriculum Teaching and Achievement Advisors to set new standards for excellence.

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Empowering a Supportive Team

Beyond teaching, you will mentor and develop a talented group of educators, fostering a culture built on teamwork, mutual respect, and shared professional ambition.

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World-Class Facilities

You will teach in a high-quality environment, featuring dedicated computer suites and collaborative spaces designed to support engagement.

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Driven by Student Success

The academy is resolutely committed to our students' success. This mission creates a fulfilling environment for educators passionate about inspiring the next generation to understand and positively influence the world around them.

Take the next step in your career: join us, inspire excellence, and become part of our success story!

What the school offers its staff

Working with us at Leigh Academy Minster

Leigh Academy Minster is a growing and forward-thinking secondary academy, proud to be part of Leigh Academies Trust. We are committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded education that supports every student to reach their full potential.

Our small-school model, delivered through a college structure, allows us to offer a personalised approach to learning. We set high expectations and support students to succeed through a strong culture of respect, ambition, and academic achievement.

We offer a broad curriculum that blends traditional subjects with digital innovation, while also reflecting the unique identity and history of our island community. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, supported by dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families.

At Leigh Academy Minster, we aim to develop confident, capable young people who are ready for the next step, whether that’s further education, training, or employment.

View the academy's most recent external Challenge Partners reviewhere. To visit our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Minsterclick here.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.