Job Description
Geography Teacher - Inner-City Birmingham (Nechells)Full-time | Long-term roleThis is an opportunity to join a new and growing 11-18 secondary academy, opened in 2022, designed from the ground up with modern, purpose-built facilities and a clear academic vision.The school is still in its growth phase, which matters. Class sizes are manageable, systems are still being embedded, and staff have genuine influence over how departments develop rather than inheriting years of baggage.About the schoolState-funded 11-18 academy, mixed intakeOpened September 2022Currently operating below full capacity while it grows year on yearPart of an established multi-academy trust with a strong track record in specialist educationCurriculum has a digital and real-world focus, designed to prepare pupils for modern pathwaysBehaviour and personal development rated Good at most recent inspectionFirst GCSE cohorts began in 2025, with a planned sixth form opening in the coming yearsThis is not a chaotic turnaround school, nor is it a sleepy institution. It sits in the middle: structured, ambitious, and still shaping its identity.The roleTeaching Geography across KS3 and KS4Working within a developing humanities department with scope to shape schemes of workSupported behaviour systems with clear expectationsLong-term opportunity with stability rather than rolling short-term coverThe right candidateGeography specialist or strong generalistConfident classroom presence and clear routinesComfortable working in an inner-city context without dramaQTS preferred, but strong experience will be consideredThis role suits someone who wants professional autonomy, consistency, and the chance to build something properly rather than firefight someone else's mess.If you want a Geography role where your work actually sticks, this is one worth discussing.Message me directly or apply to speak confidentially.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.
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