What skills and experience we're looking for
Ready to make a real impact in Geography? At Ebbsfleet Academy, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner - Geography to elevate our Geography department and inspire the next generation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality Geography lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Lead curriculum development and share best practices to improve teaching across the department.
• Use data and innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in Geography.
• Provide leadership and support to colleagues, helping them to grow in their teaching practice.
• Work with the senior leadership team to lead on aspects of whole school improvement with the Teaching & Learning Team.
What We’re Looking For:
• A qualified teacher with expertise in Geography.
• A strong track record of improving teaching and learning.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
What the school offers its staff
Following our recent Ofsted news, where we were praised for being on track for an Outstanding rating, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is moving forward at an exceptional pace!
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of Geography teaching. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.
This is a permanent opportunity which offers a salary on the leadership scale and we would like our successful candidate to join us from September 2025.
Further details about the role
If you have any queries or would like to arrange a call with the academy, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on 01634 412 245 or charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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.