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Geography Teacher

Geography Teacher

Rockwood Academy

Birmingham

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Salary:
MPS/UPS £30,000 - £46,525
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
18 November 2024

Job overview

CORE Education Trust is a values-driven multi-academy trust rich in cultural and social diversity. Responsible for four academies in Birmingham, the Trust was set up to innovate through adversity and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what is possible for our students. Motivated and inspired by the success of our students, our ambition goes beyond textbooks and whiteboards, we are proud to work with the young people of Birmingham. 

This role will be based at Rockwood Academy which is an 11-16 co-educational school. You will be joining an academy team whose sole aim is to ensure that all students get the very best support, care and guidance that enables them to achieve their very best. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

Our school is a place of possibility and we never underestimate the impact inspirational staff can have on the life chances of our students. We are seeking a dynamic Geography Teacher who can demonstrate their commitment to driving up standards, expectations, and aspirations, so that staff and students regularly experience success and a sense of progression, whilst acting as a role model for staff within the department. 

The successful candidate should be committed to improving the lives of the young people at Arena Academy. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant learning community with national award-winning credentials. The Trust works collaboratively with leaders to ensure our CORE Values are promoted, embodied, and celebrated by all the staff and children in our schools. You will: 

  • be given the opportunity to engage with cross-trust activities that connect students and staff to their wider family of schools/peers across the city. This includes programmes such as the award-winning Echo Eternal Holocaust memorial arts initiative and The COREus Choir. 
  • be provided with a provision of support and training to foster a positive culture of wellbeing for all students and staff. 

 

We place a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging personal development, which includes: 

  • a CPD strategy that is designed to support the career aspirations of all staff to help them realise their potential. 
  • access to experienced mentors who have a strong track record of developing staff. 

This is an exciting time to join the trust. We have a well-established outward facing ethos as a forward thinking family of schools guided by a vision underpinned by optimism, ambition and oneness. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY 

For further information about this exciting opportunity, or an informal discussion please contact HR on recruitment@CORE-education.co.uk 

Only those applicants submitting a CORE Education Trust Application Form will be considered. Please note that we do not accept CVs. 

For more information visit our website, CORE-education.co.uk/work-with-us 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Check is required for all successful applicants. 

CORE Education Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer.

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About Rockwood Academy

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  • Rockwood Academy
  • Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham
  • West Midlands
  • B8 3HG
  • United Kingdom
+44 121 566 6500

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At Rockwood, we believe that providing a wide range of opportunities is critical for developing students’ confidence, raising their aspirations, and helping them to build transferable skills.   A strength of Rockwood Academy is its core values, Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence which ensure that we unlock the academic potential and talents of every child. As a result of this, we are very proud of the fact that our students make excellent academic progress.

Rockwood Academy is a special place that serves a wonderfully rich community.   ‘Team Rockwood’ holds the highest ambitions for our students who are listened to, understood and valued.  We believe that building strong relationships fosters a sense of belonging; a key ingredient that inspires us on a daily basis.  We consider all of our students and staff at Rockwood to be the ‘stars’ of CORE Education Trust.  Our mission is to support students to “reach for the stars” through excellence in: teaching, curriculum design, personal development, and the vast opportunities we provide for them.  Prioritising academic progress, character development, and the growth of our CORE Leaders of Tomorrow enable our young people to shine’ at their brightest and have the confidence to face the challenges of an ever-changing world.

We are privileged to be located in the heart of the Alum Rock area of Birmingham.  We believe it is crucially important for our students and staff to connect with our community as part of our goal to further develop strong community cohesion.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rockwood Academy.


To find out more about us, please visit our website Rockwood Academy

CORE Education believes in the power of education to inspire, to enable, and to enrich every life. Our cornerstone values drive every aspect of our commitment to the staff, students and families we serve.

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