Lead Practitioner of Geography

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Geography to shape curriculum development and inspire students. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and experience in a collaborative teaching environment. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on student outcomes and join a community committed to improvement and support.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and passionate about curriculum development and implementation.
• Excellent subject knowledge in Geography.
• Experience in a teaching role, especially in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Shape the academic journey of pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality teaching.
• Support pupils' personal and academic development.

Skills

Curriculum development

Exceptional teaching practice

Inspiring and motivating pupils

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Lead Practitioner of Geography at King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy

What skills and experience we’re looking for

“Pupils and staff enjoy belonging to a vibrant school community where caring, respectful relationships are the norm” – Ofsted (January 2024)

We are welcoming applications for the post of Lead Practitioner of Geography at King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, an academy recently graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all four areas in January 2024. We are seeking an experienced, driven and bold practitioner to play a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey of our pupils from January 2026 (although a later start would also be considered).

We are seeking a bold, committed and passionate practitioner to take on a pivotal role within our Humanities department. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and have a passion for curriculum development and implementation, have excellent subject knowledge and be able to inspire and motivate pupils through their exceptional teaching practice. They will be collaborative and work with colleagues to ensure pupils have access to quality teaching. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to take the next step in their professional development. Most importantly, you will be joining a small, kind and powerful community of Senior Leadership, Teaching and Support staff where “staff feel valued and appreciate how their workload and wellbeing are considered by leaders at all levels” as recently noted in our Ofsted Inspection Report.

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a dynamic and forward‑thinking school, recently recognised as the most improved school in the West Midlands by the Fairer Schools Index (January 2025). We are also incredibly proud to be the first Birmingham City Academy School in conjunction with Birmingham City Football Club, fostering a unique and inspiring environment for our pupils.

We are incredibly proud of the journey our academy is on and we are looking forward to meeting other like‑minded professionals who want the best outcomes for our pupils who “know staff have high expectations of them and want them to be successful.” Both staff and pupils are “rightly proud of how much Balaam Wood has improved over recent years” in which “daily life reflects the school’s values of being bold, ambitious, collaborative and kind.” We are looking forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our vibrant community.

Who will you be joining?

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is located in south west Birmingham. The academy is rapidly improving and continuing to benefit from having joined King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham which has led to investment across the academy, including the availability of cutting‑edge technology in each classroom. King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is proud to be part of The Schools of King Edward VI Birmingham which supports its schools, faculties/departments and individual staff to work collaboratively. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities encompassing the potential to experience schools across the Foundation and to pursue professional qualifications. There will be opportunities to collaborate with other schools and to benefit from their expertise and resources.

Our expectations and aspirations

King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy has the highest aspirations and expectations for all members of its community. As a member of staff, you will be valued, challenged and supported in making a difference to the lives of our young people. We expect the same of our pupils. We demand courtesy, endeavour and resilience from all of our pupils and the support of their parents and carers.

What the school offers its staff

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non‑selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

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.