Head of Department - Geography
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2NT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | fda9d144-5407-4cfa-b908-da44257309b5 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Newhouse Academy has a new and exciting opportunity for a Head of Department - Geography.
We are looking for an inspiring and passionate Head of Geography who will join us on our journey and help take Geography to the next level.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate, skilled and inspirational leader to make a substantial contribution to the next stages in our improvement journey.
Please do get in touch to have a look round the Academy. We would love to meet you.
We are looking for someone who;
• Is one of ‘Our People’
• Holds qualified teacher status, with Geography as a specialism
• Has a proven track record of driving high standards so that students succeed at Key stage 3 and 4
• Has the ability or passion to inspire, coach and guide colleagues to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Is a committed team-player who can inspire others to raise the aspirations of students through an exciting and ambitious curriculum.
• Has values in line with the academy’s priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• Internal coaching programme
• An optional health package which includes access to GP appointments, money back on; eye tests, prescriptions and more.
• Free use of brand new gym facilities
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Free staff car parking
Hours: Full time equivalent
Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR 2b5,866
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 1st May 2026 - negotiable for the right candidate
Closing date for applications: 09.00am on 24th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
To apply for this position, please complete the application form and any supporting documents and email them to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk by the closing date/time.
Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to Work Satisfactory References Suitability to Work with Children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Newhouse Academy has a new and exciting opportunity for a Head of Department - Geography.
We are looking for an inspiring and passionate Head of Geography who will join us on our journey and help take Geography to the next level.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate, skilled and inspirational leader to make a substantial contribution to the next stages in our improvement journey.
Please do get in touch to have a look round the Academy. We would love to meet you.
We are looking for someone who;
• Is one of ‘Our People’
• Holds qualified teacher status, with Geography as a specialism
• Has a proven track record of driving high standards so that students succeed at Key stage 3 and 4
• Has the ability or passion to inspire, coach and guide colleagues to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Is a committed team-player who can inspire others to raise the aspirations of students through an exciting and ambitious curriculum.
• Has values in line with the academy’s priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension scheme
• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
• Internal coaching programme
• An optional health package which includes access to GP appointments, money back on; eye tests, prescriptions and more.
• Free use of brand new gym facilities
• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café
• Free staff car parking
Hours: Full time equivalent
Salary: MPS / UPS plus TLR 2b5,866
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 1st May 2026 - negotiable for the right candidate
Closing date for applications: 09.00am on 24th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
To apply for this position, please complete the application form and any supporting documents and email them to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk by the closing date/time.
Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates a Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to Work Satisfactory References Suitability to Work with Children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.