Teacher of Geography

Join our friendly, thriving and supportive staff team at Ninestiles, and you will be in a school where (as reported by OfSTED) ‘Leaders know their school well….their actions to improve the school are effective. Leaders think carefully about pupils’ welfare, take an innovative approach to make sure that they support pupils effectively, (and) have designed a coherent and broad curriculum…as a result, pupils’ progress at key stage 3 is strong’.

Ninestiles is part of the Summit Learning Trust comprising Ninestiles itself, Lyndon School, Cockshut Hill School four primary schools and the Sixth Form College Solihull.  The leadership team of Ninestiles is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning.

Here at Ninestiles School we aim to create opportunities and support achievement for our students and staff alike.  Right now we are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring Geography to life – and create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic faculty with a strong team ethos.  We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.  You should be able to teach Geography across the ability range for KS3 and KS4. A real interest in developing teaching and learning is also important.  Ninestiles is a developing and improving school and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of and support that journey.

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

Why work for us?

The Trust offers:

• High quality training and support
• Opportunities to work across a number of schools
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount schemes

For an application pack and further information about all our vacancies please visit the trust website: www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/category/nat-vacancies/.

The closing date is midday on 23rd May 2019 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held the next day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check.