Head of Geography
George Salter Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 5pm
Date listed
11 April 2025
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
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,650)
Head of Geography job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At George Salter Academy we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Geography to join us from September 2025.
The post-holder will provide professional leadership and management of Geography in order to secure high quality teaching, combining subject expertise with a passion for securing the highest outcomes. You will also play a vital role in fostering curiosity and critical thinking among our students. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Geography teacher looking to further their career.
George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community. We are a vibrant and inclusive secondary school and sixth form in Sandwell, West Midlands. We are driven by our core values of Ambition, Belief, and Courage, and are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background.
As a member of our staff, you’ll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to fostering a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. George Salter Academy is a cornerstone of the local community, actively engaging with parents, businesses, and organisations.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
To discuss the position or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Director of EBacc, Josh Hughes, via e-mail at j.hughes@georgesalter.com.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To apply for the role, please submit an application via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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 are not accepted.
About George Salter Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Salter Academy website
School location
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