Overview
Establishment: Higham Lane School Location: Higham Lane School Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2C £8213 Department: Geography Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 13/10/2025 09:00 Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: MPR/UPR + TLR2C £8213
Role: Subject Leader for Geography
The Role
Higham Lane School, part of the Central England Academy Trust, is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Subject Leader for Geography to start January 2026. Applications are invited from suitably-qualified and experienced teachers to lead the Geography Department. The successful candidate will be required to teach Geography in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Geography Department and contribute to curriculum development and strategic planning.
* Teach Geography in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
* Pastoral responsibilities will include form tutor duties such as registration, monitoring progress and behaviour, checking uniform and student organisers, and reporting and liaison with other staff as necessary.
What we offer
* Excellent continuous professional development
* Reduced workload
* Behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
* A range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
* Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
* A Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free lunch for duty staff
* Employee Assistance Programme providing practical and emotional support
* Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts on everyday essentials
Expectations & Safeguarding
Please note our clear expectations regarding personal and professional conduct of staff and the safeguarding of students:
* To have total regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions.
* To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the School, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
* To have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Ian Naisbitt, Assistant Headteacher, on 024 7638 8123.
Dates: selection activities and interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to be on Monday 20th October. Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Qualifications
* Management and/or facilities related qualification(s) Essential
* GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent Essential
* Degree in a relevant subject Essential
* Degree in related subject specialism Essential
Skills
* Leadership: Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learning Essential
* Effective leadership and motivational skills Desirable
* Focused on standards and positive outcomes Desirable
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team Essential
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Central England Academy Trust is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the Trust website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.
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