Teacher of Geography

Ark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new secondary school is seeking dedicated teaching staff to join its strong geography department. The role focuses on shaping educational provision and fostering a supportive environment for student development. Candidates may be NQTs or experienced teachers. Opportunities for professional growth, coaching, and mentoring are provided. This role promises a fulfilling experience in an environment that values collaboration and high standards.

Benefits

Twice as many training days as standard

Weekly staff training

Coaching for every teacher

Protected co-planning time

High-quality professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high expectations of pupil effort and conduct.
• Willingness to develop and grow with the school.
• Open to NQTs and more experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Shape Geography provision at the school.
• Embed school's vision and develop outstanding teaching.
• Provide one-to-one support and mentoring.

Skills

Teaching skills

Team collaboration

High expectations

Education

Relevant degree or teaching qualification

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting an exceptional team of staff to support the next stage of development of a genuinely transformational school. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate the highest expectations of pupil effort and conduct and are able to do so with kindness and warmth.

The successful candidates will join a very strong geography department and will work collaboratively to shape Geography provision at the school, embed the school vision and develop an outstanding school that empowers our pupils to take responsibility and drive their own destinies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow with the school. They will be supported in their development and preparation for future roles. Teaching experience will not be a determining factor—we welcome applications from NQTs as well as more experienced candidates. We will develop every staff member that joins our team, providing one-to-one support, coaching and mentoring and access to extensive network training.

How to express interest

Please take the time to peruse the social media and YouTube links below, in which Ark Soane are showcased. Ark Soane 2024 | Ark Soane Academy 2024 | Beyond Good Podcast - My Visit to Ark Soane Academy. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Secretta Clarke ([e-mail]) or call 020 81615608.

Benefits

• Leaders at Soane prevent unnecessary demands on teacher time – meetings, marking and administrative tasks are minimised to ensure teachers can be highly effective. The curriculum and resourcing ensure that teachers rarely plan alone: staff time is used where it is most valuable, working as a team to implement the curriculum for the students in our classrooms.
• We have a truly open-door culture where frequent low-stakes feedback is the norm. We value the input of all of our staff and collaborate to ensure the academy continues to improve as it expands. We frequently host teams of domestic and international educators who come to learn from us and help us shape our provision.
• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Protected co-planning time
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us

We are a new secondary school in Acton which opened in 2021. We will have 900 students in Years 7-11 from September 2025. Pupils will be sitting their GCSE exams for the first time and preparing for progression to A-level.

Ark Soane seeks to redefine what is possible in education. Our model is “simplicity delivered expertly”: by delivering an immaculately planned and highly academic curriculum exceptionally well; and by providing our pupils with a compelling aspiration-raising ethos we seek to transform the future of pupils in a highly deprived community.

Behaviour at Soane is exemplary enabling you to deliver exceptional lessons. Pupils are entirely bought-in to the values and ethos of the school and know that they are fortunate to attend a school where the quality of education is exceptional and where love, warmth, respect and the highest standards permeate every interaction.

Visit arksoane.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.