Head of Geography (Maternity Cover)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	West Bromwich, B70 7LE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Geography department, setting high expectations for teaching, learning, achievement and behaviour in line with the Academy's vision and priorities.

• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of an ambitious and knowledge-rich Geography curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all students and secures strong progress and outcomes.

• Ensure students have high levels of achievement through high standards and intervention when appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with middle and senior leaders across the Academy to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities and strategic development.

• Promote Geography across the Academy, fostering a culture of curiosity, participation and academic excellence within the subject.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes in Geography and experience of teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour

• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils

• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve

• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.

• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others

• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

What the school offers its staff

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with approximately 775 students on roll.

Recently graded by Ofsted as outstanding in 3 categories and extremely close to outstanding in the 4th, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability level, and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to and inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field

• A supportive working environment and team ethos

• friendly, enthusiastic children

• A number of staff benefits such as free lunches and access to the SAS wellbeing service.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

More information about West Bromwich Collegiate Academy can be found on the website: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy – Innovate | Collaborate | Inspire (wbca.school)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

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.

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