Head of Geography
Broadway Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DP9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required from September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2C (£8279)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Department
The Geography Department within the humanities directorate is a supportive, dedicated and passionate department staffed by a small and cohesive team who work together to achieve excellent outcomes for students. The vision and commitment of the outgoing head of department in developing the curriculum has been recognised by the award of the Bernice McCabe award for curriculum design and the Princes Teaching Institute centre of excellence quality mark. The department is at the forefront of the Academy’s co-curricular offer and runs a wide range of trips to enhance student understanding of individual subjects, as well as to improve students’ life experiences.
The Role
We are seeking a leader who will have a strong commitment to curriculum development, ensuring that results at GCSE improve, A-Level results become outstanding and 6th form recruitment is maximised.
You will be able to develop and deliver strategies and plans to address SEN support and outcomes and put literacy and numeracy at the forefront for improving student outcomes.
You will have the creativity and commitment to retain the department’s award-wining status and develop the co-curricular and extra-curricular offer through our outdoor education centre in Worcestershire and the Broadway Geographical Society’s fieldwork programme.
You will have a strong commitment to effective behaviour management within a restorative practice framework. You will have the proven ability to manage and support staff and maintain momentum and morale.
What the school offers its staff
Why you should join us
You will get a real opportunity to make a difference within a school which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector. Staff development is a priority for all, and we provide structured CPD. High achieving teachers have access to an accelerated leadership programme linked to NPQs.
Staff wellbeing is a priority, and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme to support staff. All teaching staff receive a work laptop.
If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Find out more
Come and have a look around and speak to the department.
To arrange a visit, seek more information or request a full application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:
M: 07921583731
E: broadway@hays.com
You can also visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.hays.co.uk/jobs/broadway-academy
Closing date: 27 April 2025
Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. On-line searches will be completed for the successful candidate and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Broadway Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broadway Academy website
- Email address
- broadway@hays.com
- Phone number
- 07921583731
Broadway is a successful Academy with an inclusive ‘can do’ attitude which supports all young people in achieving their ambitions. This is captured in our motto: “Our Children, Our Community, Believe it can be done!”
Our Academy develops, in partnership with parents, rounded, responsible, caring young adults who live the school’s values and contribute to the society that they live in. This is achieved by encouraging students to live out and practice the Academy values of Integrity, Respect, Optimism, Responsibility, Appreciation, Aspiration, Generosity and Inclusivity.
Our curriculum is tailored to the particular needs of our community and designed so that all students maximise their academic potential so that they can flourish, both whilst at school and throughout their lives, as pro-active British citizens. We have a particular emphasis on ensuring that students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds excel in all aspects of Academy life.
We provide a safe, caring and inspirational learning environment based on high quality learning, exceptional pastoral support and a stunning co-curricular programme.
You can find more information about our school on our website https://www.broadway-academy.co.uk/
Arranging a visit to Broadway Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email broadway@hays.com.
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