Overview
Post Reference: 2783
Job Title: Curriculum Leader of Geography – Maternity Cover
Academy Name: Leeds East Academy
Grade: Leadership 3 to 7 (£54,394 to £60,145)
Hours: Full time. Fixed Term for 1 year: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Accountable to: Associate Assistant Principal – Quality of Education
Leeds East Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust, a local trust dedicated to raising aspirations and unlocking the potential of young people across Leeds. The academy is a thriving 11-16 school committed to transforming the lives of young people through education and delivering a world-class education.
Role
Leeds East Academy is driven by an ambitious vision in which every learner thrives, every voice matters, and every young person is inspired to aim higher. As Curriculum Leader of Geography, you will champion a subject that empowers students to understand, question, and influence the world around them. You will ignite a passion for Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4, designing and delivering a curriculum that is rich, challenging, and intellectually stretching. You will lead with purpose and ambition, ensuring the very highest standards in teaching, learning, assessment, and student progress. You will model inspirational classroom practice, develop colleagues with care and clarity, and ensure that Geography remains a vibrant, high performing subject area within our academy. If you are motivated by the belief that all students deserve outstanding learning experiences—and if you’re ready to lead a team committed to transforming outcomes—then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Geography curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring it is rich, challenging, and aligned with assessment requirements.
* Design, develop, and evaluate a high-quality curriculum and ensure standards in teaching, learning, and assessment are consistently high.
* Lead with purpose and ambition to maximise student progress and outcomes in Geography.
* Model inspirational classroom practice and support colleagues to develop their practice with care and clarity.
* Collaborate with staff to ensure Geography remains a vibrant, high-performing subject area within the academy and the Trust.
* Provide leadership and accountability for the subject area, including monitoring and improving student outcomes and progress.
* Contribute to the professional development of staff through coaching and targeted training opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
* Deep subject expertise in Geography with a collaborative mindset and a relentless drive for excellence.
* Experience of leading curriculum development or leading a subject within a secondary education setting preferred.
* Commitment to safeguarding, high professional standards, and promoting inclusive practice.
Additional Information
Part of White Rose Academies Trust – Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a journey to deliver world-class education and life-changing opportunities. The trust employs over 500 staff and educates almost 4,000 students aged 3 to 16 across three secondary schools and one primary school.
Dates & Contact
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 25 March
Interview Date: Tuesday 31 March
Start Date: 1 September 2026 (or sooner)
For a visit to the academy, contact 0113 273 1964.
Safeguarding & Equality
White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and requires Safer Recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check. This role involves contact with children and regulated activity. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We promote diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
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