Salary: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range + TLR 2c (Outer London Weighting) well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2025 Are you a Geography specialist looking to make a real impact? Aylward Academy is seeking an exceptional Head of Geography to lead our dedicated team and inspire the next generation of geographers. As the Head of Geography, you will provide strategic leadership and management to a collaborative and dynamic department. With a commitment to excellence, you will ensure that every student receives an outstanding education, creating a love for Geography while driving high levels of achievement at Key Stages 4 and 5. Why Join Us? Exciting Curriculum: Deliver Geography across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with engaging lessons and exciting opportunities for field trips from Year 7 through Year 11. Supportive Team: Work alongside two experienced Geography teachers in a collaborative environment. Career Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to shape the future of Geography teaching at Aylward Academy. Inspiring Students: Teach in a vibrant, diverse learning community where students are eager to learn and achieve. Thriving Environment: Join a school rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted, where staff well-being, inclusion, and academic excellence are at the heart of our values. We are seeking someone with: Qualified Teacher Status A proven track record of excellent teaching and results in Geography Ability to lead, coach, and support others to deliver outstanding lessons Creativity, who is innovative, strategic, and passionate about developing Geography as a subject Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. About Aylward Academy Based in Edmonton, North London, Aylward Academy was established in September 2010 and is an 11-19 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. Aylward is situated within a diverse and vibrant London community. Many of our students have English as an additional language, and a significant proportion are entitled to the Pupil Premium. The School is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: 10 April 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.