Director Of Learning and Standards - Geography (Head of Department)

Arrow Vale High School, Redditch, B98 0GF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS + TLR2 (negotiable for outstanding candidate)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS + TLR2 (negotiable for outstanding candidate)

Director Of Learning and Standards - Geography (Head of Department) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Geography to lead our committed and enthusiastic Geography team as Director of Learning and Standards. We welcome applications from current subject leaders as well as aspiring middle leaders with at least two to three years of highly successful teaching experience.

As part of the Central Region Schools Trust, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across a group of local schools, supporting the development of cohesive and high-quality Geography provision for students aged 3-19. You will play a significant role in shaping the direction of the subject both within Arrow Vale and across the wider Trust.

This is an excellent time to join a highly motivated and successful team. The school achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all categories in 2014 and 2018 and has maintained this standard in our most recent inspection in 2024.

The successful candidate will share the ethos and values of Arrow Vale and demonstrate the commitment, professionalism and drive required to support our continued improvement. As a previously designated National Teaching School, with a strong track record in staff development and initial teacher training, we offer clear and meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Interested candidates who wish to have an informal conversation about this role are welcome to contact Michaela Yeomans, Assistant Principal.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arrow Vale High School

• School type: Academies, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arrow Vale High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arrow-vale-rsa-academy

Outstanding Ofsted rating, excellent CPD opportunities and highly experienced and supportive departments - just some of the reasons why RSA Academy Arrow Vale is the place to work...

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