Job Description

Curriculum Lead - Geography

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced and passionate Geography teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to shape a dynamic and forward-thinking Geography curriculum?

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with multiple thriving secondary schools in Northampton that are seeking an inspiring Curriculum Lead for Geography to join their team from September 2025. These positions are full-time, offering the chance to lead a committed Humanities department and drive improvement in student outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5).

As Curriculum Lead, you will oversee the planning, delivery, and development of the Geography curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, ambitious, and reflective of the school's values. You will lead a small team of Geography teachers, support staff development, and work closely with SLT to raise standards and promote a culture of academic curiosity and high achievement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Geography specialist with strong subject knowledge and a proven track record of classroom excellence. Whether you're already in a middle leadership role or an experienced teacher looking to step into curriculum leadership, your ability to lead by example and inspire others will be highly valued.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold QTS and have experience teaching Geography across a range of key stages

  • Be able to demonstrate impact in raising achievement and developing curriculum content

  • Have excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

  • Be committed to inclusive education and reflective practice

  • Bring creativity and strategic thinking to the development of the subject

In return, you will be joining a supportive and ambitious school community with a strong focus on professional development and leadership progression. You'll receive competitive pay, access to CPD through The National College, and expert guidance from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

If you're ready to lead and shape the future of Geography education in a vibrant Northampton school, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this exciting Curriculum Lead - Geography opportunity.