Director of Geography

JOB TITLE: Director of Geography

SALARY: Leadership pay range L11-L15 (dependent on experience)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO for Trust-wide standards, but will be accountable to the Director of Curriculum.

TYPE: Full Time

START: Summer Term 2026

An exciting new position for an excellent Geography specialist who will work closely with the Director of Curriculum to be wholly responsible for the Geography curriculum and standards across the Lionheart Educational Trust. The successful candidate will be accountable for the progress students make at KS3 and their overall attainment at GCSE and A level. They will work with a middle leadership team across Lionheart schools, alongside a central curriculum team, led by the Director of Curriculum, to support effective implementation of the curriculum, strengthen leadership and Trust wide secondary school improvement work.

The Director of Geography is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to really make a difference to a wide range of learners whilst developing trust wide leadership skills by working across a diverse range of secondary settings.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective teacher and leader who can build effective professional relationships, lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning. There will be an expectation to be flexible to teach and support with teaching across trust secondary schools dependent on need.

PURPOSE

To assist the Director of Curriculum in embedding a shared vision for education, curriculum and pedagogy, across Lionheart Educational Trust with a particular focus on Geography.

Closing date: Monday 9 February 08:00am

Interviews: Weds 11 February

(Please note we may close the date earlier dependent on field)

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.