Teacher of Geography

Ninestiles, an Academy; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninestiles, an Academy in Birmingham is seeking a Geography teacher for KS3- KS4 to join a welcoming, busy department. You will deliver engaging lessons, plan a challenging curriculum, and support all learners to reach their full potential.

You will contribute to wider school life, including enrichment activities and collaborative work with colleagues, parents and carers, aligning with Summit Learning Trust's ethos of ambition and community.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in your subject specialism.
• Plan and teach a curriculum that inspires, challenges and supports all learners.
• Create a positive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and motivated to achieve their best.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, promoting our ethos of ambition, collaboration and community.
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to enable all learners to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to enhance student outcomes.
• ECTs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in your subject specialism
• Plan and teach a curriculum that inspires, challenges and supports all learners
• Create a positive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and motivated to achieve their best
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, promoting our ethos of ambition, collaboration and community
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to enable all learners to succeed
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to enhance student outcomes

Job description

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

About this Role

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Geography who will encourage and create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.

You should have experience of teaching Geography across the ability range for KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire learners to achieve excellent results. Our friendly, thriving, and supportive team believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies. Ninestiles, an Academy is a developing and improving Academy and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and support that journey.

The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist or a newly qualified teacher who wishes to develop their career, to help build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to the Academy and community.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

About our school

Ninestiles, an Academy, is proud to be recognised as the TES Inclusive School of the Year 2025, celebrating our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse, and high-achieving environment for all learners.

Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were praised for taking effective action to maintain the high standards previously identified, reaffirming our status as a ‘Good’ school. Inspectors highlighted that our learners thrive both socially and academically, showing genuine respect for others’ differences—a reflection of our inclusive ethos and high aspirations.

Our pastoral care is a cornerstone of our success, with highly effective support systems and a staff team that holds consistently high expectations for every learner. At Ninestiles, we focus on securing strong academic outcomes and on preparing learners to become active, responsible citizens.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed by our collaborative leadership team and colleagues across Summit Learning Trust to offer breadth and balance. Learners benefit from a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 3, laying the foundation for informed choices at Key Stage 4, where options are tailored to their interests and abilities.

Beyond the classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme is a real strength of the school. With over 70 clubs and activities—including sport, music, art, drama, and debating—students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop new skills.

Join us at Ninestiles and be part of a school where inclusion, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in your subject specialism
• Plan and teach a curriculum that inspires, challenges and supports all learners
• Create a positive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and motivated to achieve their best
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, promoting our ethos of ambition, collaboration and community
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to enable all learners to succeed
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to enhance student outcomes

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [e-mail].