Head of Geography

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  30 April 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 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: 32.5 hrs per week - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 - UPS3
• Pay scale: M1 - M9
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status

Have an inclusive approach to education

Have a positive approach to using ICT

Experience in developing curriculum and assessment

Track record of improving outcomes or students

Have a very good understanding of how the learning of students can be maximised including through the effective use of data

Experience of leading other people

Have very good communication skills

Very good teaching skills

Desire to make a difference to the learning of students

Be prepared to share knowledge and skills with other staff and encourage them to do the same

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Geography GAD recruitment pack.pdf - 1.96 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1028 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

Academy

Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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