Kings Heath Boys
Birmingham
Salary:
TLR 2
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
15 October 2025
Job overview
Our school is a place of possibilities and we never underestimate the impact inspirational staff can have on the life chances of our students. We are now seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in geography to support and challenge us and our school leaders through the next stage of improvement and growth.
We are a thriving school with a strong focus on providing an excellent education for our students. Our values of belonging, aspiration and respect – raise the bar are embedded in all that we do and we support our students to embody these values. We are rated as Good by Ofsted and have seen a huge increase in the number of families applying to join our school, which is now oversubscribed. Kings Heath Secondary School is a maintained school with seven forms of entry.
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced head of chemistry to lead our thriving science department and teach sciences to GCSE level. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to contribute to the strategic direction of chemistry and science across the school.
We have a fantastic science department with fully equipped brand new labs, strong GCSE results and a dedicated science technician. We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQ's and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. This post comes with the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of chemistry and science across the school, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.
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About Kings Heath Boys
Kings Heath Boys
Chamberlain Rd, Kings Heath, Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 0QP
United Kingdom
King's Heath Boys is a school for boys based in Birmingham for students aged It is a non-denominational school.
Headteacher
Mrs Marie Orton
Values and vision
King's Heath Boys' curriculum includes all those activities which promote the intellectual, personal, social, and physical development of pupils through enrichment lessons that offer what it considers to be many opportunities and challenges.
The school has focus groups and seeks to develop in every pupil a sense of self-worth. It aims to provide access to understanding, knowledge, and skills and to lay the foundation for a life-long enjoyment of learning. It intends to support pupils in their efforts to make the most of all their abilities and to encourage them to develop an enquiring attitude and a confident and creative approach to life. The school values pupils who show initiative, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
Ofsted
"Since the last inspection, the standards students reach in English and mathematics have risen rapidly and their progress has increased considerably. Students of all backgrounds and abilities make good progress, reflecting the school's positive approach to ensuring that all have an equal chance to succeed. Teaching is good. Teachers plan interesting lessons and are skilled at asking stimulating questions that make students think hard about what they are learning. Students who need extra help in lessons receive good support from teachers and other adults. This allows these students to catch up with their classmates."
View King's Heath Boys' latest Ofsted report
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