Curriculum Leader Sociology and Psychology

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant comprehensive academy is seeking a passionate educator to join their team in Birmingham. The position offers a dynamic teaching environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree. The academy emphasizes a supportive culture with high-quality resources and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students.

Benefits

Three-week Christmas break

Visible and supportive SLT

Free UK Healthcare benefits

Free car parking on site

Exclusive discounts through an online platform

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for shaping future generations.
• Experience in a classroom environment is advantageous.
• Able to implement a diverse curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to diverse student populations.
• Engage with students to promote critical thinking.
• Participate in professional development programs.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to engage students

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Q3 Academy Great Barr is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team. This is the perfect time to become part of our team under the leadership of our new Headteacher. As a mixed comprehensive academy with a dynamic Sixth Form, Q3 Academy Great Barr serves a vibrant and culturally diverse community of nearly 1,200 wonderful students.

About the school and offer

Our gorgeous new buildings are surrounded by open, picturesque fields and woodlands, and the Academy offers a stimulating setting for teaching and learning. Our facilities are designed to inspire, with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources that support a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum. This curriculum is carefully crafted to challenge students, develop critical thinkers, and prepare them for successful futures. Professional growth is embedded in our culture, and Q3 Academy Great Barr presents unparalleled opportunities for students and staff. If you are an educator passionate about shaping the future generation, you will be joining a community where education is valued, diversity is celebrated, and personal development is prioritised. We are proud to be part of The Mercian Trust, which provides us with access to wider resources, professional development, and a network of educators focused on pioneering teaching and learning methods, including digital transformation. Join us for an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative educational approach that champions collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Why work here

• Join an incredible team of friendly and supportive staff
• Work with our amazing students in a positive learning environment supported by a centralised behaviour system
• Manageable marking
• Supportive feedback culture with no high-stakes observations
• Rich culture of professional learning, with a high-quality CPD programme, with additional training opportunities
• Fully resourced curriculum
• Three-week Christmas break
• Visible and supportive SLT
• Modern laptops for staff and visualisers in every classroom
• Connect and unwind with regular social activities
• Free access to UK Healthcare benefits, supporting your optical and dental care needs and including a free annual flu vaccination
• Free car parking on site
• Exclusive discounts and benefits through an online platform, including a cycle to work scheme

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) check, 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.