Are you an excellent Geography practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression?
Mascalls Academy have an exciting opportunity to appoint a
Head of Department - Geography
to join and lead their friendly and collaborative faculty from
September 2025 . This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative department, leading an enthusiastic team of 4 subject specialist teachers into an exciting new phase of growth and success.
With a growing number of students choosing Geography at GCSE, the department is set for an exciting period of development. We are looking for a dedicated leader to help guide the department as it continues to flourish, ensuring that students engage deeply with the subject and achieve outstanding outcomes.
We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.
We are keen to hear from you if: You are passionate about your subject You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students' progress and outcomes You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students In return we are offering: A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy Mascalls Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, or visit the Academy, please contact
Amy Wenban , Recruitment Advisor at
amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk .
Our commitment to safeguarding:
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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Mascalls Academy have an exciting opportunity to appoint a
Head of Department - Geography
to join and lead their friendly and collaborative faculty from
September 2025 . This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative department, leading an enthusiastic team of 4 subject specialist teachers into an exciting new phase of growth and success.
With a growing number of students choosing Geography at GCSE, the department is set for an exciting period of development. We are looking for a dedicated leader to help guide the department as it continues to flourish, ensuring that students engage deeply with the subject and achieve outstanding outcomes.
We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.
We are keen to hear from you if: You are passionate about your subject You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students' progress and outcomes You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students In return we are offering: A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy Mascalls Academy is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, or visit the Academy, please contact
Amy Wenban , Recruitment Advisor at
amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk .
Our commitment to safeguarding:
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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