Job Description

Sandwell Academy

Head of Geography

MPS/UPS + TLR (negotiable depending on experience)

Required from September 2026

• Do you want to work in an exceptional school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
• Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research based practice?
• Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
• Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
• Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?

Sandwell Academy could be for youSandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.At Sandwell Academy we value colleagues at every stage of their career. We provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development.Due to continued growth we are now seeking a Head of Geography to join our team from September 2026. This role would suit an experienced leader seeking further progression or a candidate looking for their first head of department role. Experience of delivering A-Level would be an advantage.Salary & Benefits

• Salaries are competitive
• Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
• Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
• Staff are given an 80% teaching commitment, allowing them time to develop excellent lessons.
• Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
• A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education onT: E: Closing date: midday on Monday 23rd March 2026.Please also see our recruitment site for more information about working at Sandwell Academy: Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered. xbpsjku

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