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Head of Geography

Greenwood Academy
175 Farnborough Road
Birmingham, B35 7NL
United Kingdom

Salary: Negotiable + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits  Relocation package for the right candidate dependent on experience 

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2024 Start

Now is the perfect time to join Greenwood Academy as our Head of Geography. We seek an enthusiastic leader with vision and determination to lead our department to brilliance. The Greenwood Academy team comprises dedicated and passionate practitioners committed to providing a high-quality education for students of all abilities at KS3 and KS4. 

Overview

  •  This is a perfect role for candidates seeking further middle leadership experience.
  •  This role would suit someone who can lead by example, inspire staff and pupils alike, and aspire to join us in developing our growing academy.

Greenwood Academy is a vibrant, successful 11-18 Academy in the heart of Castle Vale on the North East edge of Birmingham. We currently have 950 pupils on roll and are growing every year.  As members of The Academies Enterprise Trust, we aim to enable pupils to ‘find their remarkable’, achieving the highest personal and academic standards. We intend all children to do better academically and personally, than they could have imagined as 11-year-olds, thrive as adults, and have a great life.  The school was judged  ‘Good’ by Ofsted, in October 2021. 

You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate pupils and staff.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.  

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World.  We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

  • Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
  • Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
  • Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

Next steps

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the values, vision, and expertise to meet this challenge, please contact Sue Britland at sbritland@greenwoodacademy.org to arrange a visit before making your application.

Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 

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