Geography currently consists of four teachers, one of who has recently gained a promotion. Geography is taught at Key Stage 3 (2 hours a week) At Key Stage 4 (Year 9) all students have to choose either Geography or History (or they can choose both) as a Humanities subject and so there are a significant number of students who opt for Geography at GCSE (AQA). We also offer A Level Geography (AQA) so there are opportunities to teach Post 16.

Geography is part of the Health and Environment Faculty, with a wealth of leadership experience and wide range of staff within the team. This an ideal time to join and contribute to the development of the faculty ethos, and a chance to grow and develop under this faculty and contribute to the development of the wider curriculum.

We would welcome applications from teachers early in their careers, including PGCE students through to experienced staff. The start date will be confirmed on interview based on current role/position or, if you are a current PGCE student, we can delay the start until you qualify.

Our last Ofsted inspection judged the Academy to be good in all categories and for overall effectiveness, with some excellent feedback across all subjects and our Pastoral Care.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Academy being graded as “Good” across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021).  Our ongoing desire to continually look to move forwards means that this is an exciting time to join our successful and welcoming team. The Academy has continually remained as one of the top non-selective secondary schools for progress in Walsall based on validated results and is a great place to work.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn as was clearly supported by the feedback from Ofsted. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement. Ofsted noted that staff are proud to work in the academy.

We are an expanding academy with numbers growing to well over 1500, and we continue to be over-subscribed at Key Stage 3 and in our large sixth form. This is an exciting time for you to join our team as we continue to expand and grow. The academy has a large sixth form of well over 240 students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and a tour around the Health and Environment Faculty and Academy. Please liaise with Mrs Morgan to arrange this through the email below.

We can offer you: -

• Friendly, caring and supportive staff across the Academy – staff stay here for a number of years and say it is a great place to work and ex-students come back to work in the Academy so please come along and visit us find out what they say…
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, a new gym, well-being counsellor, well-being co-ordinator for staff, monthly staff breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more…
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities including opportunities to undertake our own in-house CPD programmes, as well as with external providers such as National Professional Qualifications at different levels as you progress towards leadership roles.
• We are a TEEP ambassador School with Level 4 trainers.
• A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels including ECT’s.
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated team of staff in the Health and Environment faculty.
• A highly dedicated and committed Pastoral team at all levels.
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated faculty with several key posts and support from a range of staff to support staff at all levels.
• Excellent resources and technology to support learning in Geography.
• A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.

You will have/show:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description.
• A passion and vision for working with students in their personal, social and emotional needs as well as their academic development.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Experience of delivering GCSE Geography is essential.
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in learning.
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges particularly Key Stage 3 and 4.
• The ability to teach A Level Geography is desirable.
• The ability to teach a second subject when needed.
• Creative skills and a professional approach.
• The passion to enrich the lives of our students and contribute to the development of Cultural Capital to enhance the life opportunities for our students.
• Engagement in professional development opportunities.
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• A clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.

Please see the attached job description and person specification and address this in your letter as well as addressing the question below:

• Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role. 

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

For further information please contact Mrs Morgan.

Closing date Tuesday 21^st January 2025 at 8.00am. However, applications considered upon receipt and the Academy reserve the right to close the position early.

Please send completed applications to:  recruitment@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.