Leader of Department, Geography – MS/US, TLR 2 (b) (value = £ 6,074)

full-time, permanent - with effect from 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Leader of Geography to lead the team and enthuse and motivate students to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will:-

• be an outstanding Geography teacher, passionate about getting young people to succeed at Geography
• have the highest expectations for all young people;
• be able to enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students and staff to raise achievement at all levels;
• be energetic and dynamic with vision and leadership qualities;
• be able to plan, maintain and develop outstanding teaching and learning in the department;

In return we offer:-

• a Geography Department with a clear sense of purpose, vision and energy;
• a commitment to strive for excellence within a supportive ethos;
• opportunities to work collaboratively across our Academy Trust, Education South West;
• relevant, effective CPD to allow appropriate career progression.

Further details  are available on Teign School’s website via Vacancies - Teign School, and if you have any queries or would like to visit the school and department, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA -  ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk.  Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 April 2026 (9am) with interviews to take place on Wednesday 22 April. 

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service