Head of Geography Department - The Sir John Colfox Academy

Head of Geography

Required from September 2026, a well-qualified and successful classroom practitioner to lead the Geography department at The Sir John Colfox Academy. This would suit an experienced teacher looking to make their first step into leadership, or someone with existing leadership responsibilities who is looking to relocate or broaden their experience in another school. 

The department follows the AQA specification at GCSE and A-Level and has a well-sequenced curriculum at KS3. Historically the uptake of Geography has been popular at all levels.

For further information, please see the attached recruitment pack, or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Mr T Hardinge (Deputy Headteacher) via the main office: [email protected] 

About the role

We are looking for a colleague who can:

• Convey a passion for Geography, including its contemporary relevance in an ever-changing world.
• Further develop the curriculum and associated resources to support all students to make excellent progress in Geography.
• Adapt teaching so that all students are supported and challenged at an appropriate level.
• Build excellent relationships with pupils and colleagues in order to work collaboratively and lead a small team of staff.
• Contribute to the wider provision of curricular and extra-curricular activities within the Geography department such as local fieldwork and trips.

Closing date: 12:00pm Monday 13 April 2026

Interview Date: Monday 20 April 2026

Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above). 

Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name. 

Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.

Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.