Head of Learning - Geography - Full-time

Leigh Academy Minster, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-4038-139T
• Posted:14/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS based on experience + TLR
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:31/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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MPS/UPS + TLR + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of Geography at Leigh Academy Minster? We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Head of Learning - Geography to lead our vibrant and ambitious department. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a passionate subject specialist to lead a high-performing team and strategically drive academic excellence, curiosity and a love of the world around us across the academy.

The Geography department is collaborative and ambitious. As Head of Learning, you will be responsible for fostering an environment where curiosity, critical thinking and global awareness flourish, ensuring our curriculum is engaging, knowledge-rich and relevant to the ever-changing world our students live in.

Why Teach at Leigh Academy Minster?

Working at Leigh Academy Minster offers a rewarding and dynamic experience for several key reasons:

• Strategic Departmental Leadership: You will have the autonomy to shape and develop a high-quality Geography curriculum, inspiring students through innovative teaching, fieldwork opportunities and a broad understanding of both human and physical geography.
• Exceptional Professional Growth: As a leader within the Leigh Academies Trust, you will benefit from bespoke leadership development programmes and work closely with Trust Curriculum Teaching and Achievement Advisors to set new standards for excellence.
• Empowering a Supportive Team: Beyond teaching, you will mentor and develop a talented group of educators, fostering a culture built on teamwork, mutual respect, and shared professional ambition.
• Brand New, World-Class Facilities: You will teach in a high-quality environment, featuring dedicated computer suites and collaborative spaces designed to support engagement.
• Driven by Student Success: The academy is resolutely committed to our students' success. This mission creates a fulfilling environment for educators passionate about inspiring the next generation to understand and positively influence the world around them.

Take the next step in your career: join us, inspire excellence, and become part of our success story!

Information about the school

We are privileged to welcome you to Leigh Academy Minster, an institution where innovation and excellence will combine with respect and integrity to ensure all young people who study with us go on to lead happy, successful lives. We are a brand-new mixed secondary academy set up to provide an excellent, well-rounded education for children in our fantastic community.

Located in the vibrant town of Minster, our academy serves as a hub of learning, creativity, and community engagement. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Leigh Academy Minster is not just a place of learning but a home where aspirations are nurtured, achievements celebrated, and dreams realised.

We are strong believers that education has the ability to change lives, and our academy will give students the opportunity to develop themselves both academically and personally through the integration of both traditional and digital approaches to learning. A student’s ownership and responsibility of their own learning is key to this, and we am committed to providing our young people with the tools, opportunities and support to develop all aspects of their academic and personal lives in partnership with their families.

Our mission

Leigh Academy Minster’s students will be the embodiment of ‘The Minster Way’ through a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and negative behaviours, ensuring a calm, purposeful learning environment that provides exceptional personal development opportunities.

The academy will provide all students with a high-quality academic education through the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in Key Stage 3, as well as national academic and vocational qualifications in Key Stages 4 and 5.

Students will receive excellent pastoral care through Leigh Academies Trust’s highly effective small school model, with a dedicated team of leaders and specialists supporting all aspects of a child’s education at the academy. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of support and expertise, enabling us to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and best practice. Together, we work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive school culture where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Expert teachers will educate students across our subject-based curriculum from year 7 onwards in a high-quality classroom environment. Lessons will be grounded in the principles of highly effective teaching, informed by cutting-edge pedagogical research, ensuring students receive consistent and adaptable teaching to facilitate rapid academic progress.

At the heart of our ethos is a belief in the power of education to transform lives and unlock opportunities. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, enriched with extracurricular activities and real-world experiences, we strive to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.

‘Join us on our journey of excellence, where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. Together, let's inspire greatness and shape the future.’ Mathieu Stevens, Principal

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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