Posted on: 24/04/2026 – Application Deadline: 06/05/2026
Job title: National Lead for Geography (Fixed Term)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pro rata + TPS pension + additional benefits
Based: From home with frequent funded travel to our network of schools and EdCity
Hours: 0.2 - 0.4 FTE, with hours necessary for the demands of the role. Internal applicants would continue their role within their current school for the remaining 0.6‑0.8 FTE. External applicants may choose to complete solely this contract or we can support with exploring and arranging additional employment within one of the schools in our network for those wishing to pursue a full time or larger contract.
Start: September 2026
About the role
As a leading member of our central curriculum team and wider education team, you will play a key part in contributing to our education vision, mission, ambition and strategy. You will oversee and drive our strategic approach to geography and its development, offering expert advice, guidance and support. You’ll drive improvements in curriculum, standards and teaching – and therefore outcomes – in geography across all secondary schools in the trust.
This role blends strategic development with practical hands‑on support. Working closely with school leaders, teachers and central colleagues, your work will focus on improving geography curriculum quality, teaching practice and pupil outcomes at scale and within specific schools in our network. This means working collaboratively with colleagues, giving advice and counsel and leading by example, including in promoting our shared values and mindsets.
Reporting to the Director of Curriculum, you will work alongside regional education directors, heads of department and school leaders, and lead professional networks that build expertise and capacity across the trust. This is a highly influential role, combining vision, expertise and collaboration to make a meaningful difference to thousands of children nationwide.
Qualifications
You are an experienced and credible secondary geography leader with a strong track record of improving geography outcomes and teaching. You hold significant expertise in effective geography education. You are strategic, network‑minded and passionate about ensuring excellence as standard.
Benefits
* Access to a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits including your teacher pension plan, annual leave during most teacher holiday periods, healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships, travel deals and electric vehicle incentives.
* Flexibility: job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Legal and Equality Statements
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be granted a guaranteed interview scheme.
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