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Lead Practitioner of Geography Opportunity – Progressive Secondary Academy in Newcastle

A progressive secondary academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner of Geography to lead geographical inquiry, fieldwork excellence, and GIS software integration starting in January.

Job Overview

The Lead Practitioner of Geography will take strategic responsibility for teaching quality, primary source analysis, and physical/human geographical inquiry across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

You will model evidence-based teaching strategies, coach department colleagues on map skills and quantitative data analysis, and ensure compulsory GCSE and A-Level fieldwork excursions and non-exam assessments meet strict exam board criteria. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach engaging, intellectually rigorous Geography lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

  • Lead departmental coaching in spatial data analysis, GIS software integration, and evaluative writing

  • Audit and refine geography schemes of work to build climate awareness and physical/human process evaluation

  • Oversee compulsory GCSE and A-Level geography fieldwork excursions, risk assessments, and data analysis

  • Analyze assessment data across key stages to identify attainment gaps and implement targeted revision

  • Mentor early-career geography teachers, conducting peer observations and curriculum reviews

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

  • Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Geography

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field

  • Proven track record of strong GCSE and A-Level Geography outcomes alongside peer coaching experience

  • Experience organizing safe educational fieldwork excursions and managing exam moderation

  • Outstanding communication skills and a deep passion for environmental and global inquiry

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Geography position in Newcastle for a January start.

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Lead Practitioner of Geography Opportunity – Progressive Secondary Academy in Newcastle

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