Head of Geography

Head of Geography - 1.0 FTE (TLR 2b)

Required from September 2026

The Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly qualified Head of Geography to lead a thriving department within the Humanities Faculty in a highly academic school.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational practitioner with the vision and drive to deliver an engaging and rigorous curriculum across Key Stages 3-5, fostering curiosity about the world and a deep understanding of global interdependence. They will lead the development of a curriculum that balances strong substantive knowledge with the application of geographical skills, including fieldwork, data analysis, and critical evaluation of contemporary issues such as climate change, migration, and sustainability.

The Head of Geography will be committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning, supporting staff development, and ensuring students become confident, independent thinkers and responsible global citizens, well-equipped to engage with the complexities of modern society.

Please refer to the the attached person specification and Geography curriculum overview for further details.

Benefits

As an employee at NHGS you will be part of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme (for associate staff) and Teachers Pension (for teaching staff) for which the Academy pays a substantial contribution into on your behalf for your retirement.

You will also receive an employee benefit as a member of Medicash who offer an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan from the date your employment commences.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.