Job Description

Halewood Academy

Knowsley
57,137 - 61,534 per year

Salary:

L5-L8, 57,137 - 61,534

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

3 October 2025

Job overview

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We are seeking to employ an energetic and enthusiastic leader of the Geography Department. You will be responsible for leading an established and supportive team of colleagues, who aim to raise the aspiration of all students and support them to achieve their full potential. The Subject Leader is responsible and accountable for all aspects of the progress and attainment of students and the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. They are responsible for ensuring that the curriculum suits the needs of the students and that they can follow appropriate pathways to reach their potential and succeed.







We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high-quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active part in the curriculum at all levels. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your passion for the subject and creative teaching, presence and personality.





You will be joining the Academy at a very exciting point along its journey to excellence. Our School has been judged to be a good school in March 2022 by Ofsted.





In this report, Ofsted have highlighted the following about our school:

Pupils said that Halewood Academy is a caring community. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders take positive action to support the workload and wellbeing of staff.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance

Online application form and further details are available via the Trust website: https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

Closing date: 3rd October 2025

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About

Halewood Academy

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Halewood Academy

The Avenue, Wood Road, Halewood, Knowsley
Merseyside
L26 1UU
United Kingdom

+44 151 477 8830

Halewood Academy is an over-subscribed, mixed, non-selective secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Knowsley, Merseyside, and has 1144 pupils on its roll. Halewood Academy joined the Wade Deacon Trust in February 2017.

Our Ethos

Our Vision - We Seek The Best


Our Mission - Inspirational teaching for aspirational learners. A community where we value diversity - staff, students and parents working together to create a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Ofsted Report

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Halewood Academy Ofsted Report March 2022.

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