TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

  TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY   Start Date: 1 st September 2026 Contract: Full time Salary: Pay range between £32,916 - £51,048 according to the Academy Pay Policy.   An Academy where Ambition meets Opportunity.   Our Mission   Erasmus Darwin Academy (EDA) is a warm, proudly inclusive and high-performing school and we are excited to welcome a dedicated professional to join our exceptional team. We are a non-denominational, non-selective Academy serving a diverse and supportive community in Burntwood. Everything we do is driven by our strapline: Hard Work. High Aspirations. Limitless Opportunities. We believe every young person deserves the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in modern Britain. Academic success matters, but most importantly, so does personal growth. Our ‘culture-first’ approach means that students, staff and families work together as a school community to bring our values and morals to life every day, ensuring that our young people receive a first-class educational experience.   As one of the highest achieving secondary schools in the region and in the top 10% nationally for GCSE progress, we consistently strive for growth, improvement and innovation. Our 2024/25 outcomes reflect this success, with GCSE results above national averages across most subjects and outstanding A‑Level destinations.   Fostering a Successful Learning Environment Whether you work in the classroom, Administration, Student Support, Site team or Leadership, you will be part of a team where you are supported. Our Academy fosters an inclusive atmosphere that blends respectful relationships, clear routines, and engaging, tailored instruction. Key strategies include building trust through rapport, adaptive teaching styles, empowering student voice, Senior Leadership ‘On Call’ system to support lesson disruptions. We believe and ensure that:    ·        Every teacher has the right to teach and every student has the right to learn ·        Reading, writing and oracy sit at the heart of our curriculum ·        Behaviour is taught, modelled and supported through a clear behaviour curriculum ·        Personal development and extra‑curricular opportunities enrich every student’s experience ·        Everybody in the Academy can always improve, both personally and professionally   Why Us? We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and a healthy work–life balance. Initiatives include flexible working for all Teaching professionals during PPA and non-contact time, and a friendly, fair approach to cover. Join a school that invests in You, we believe that our staff are our greatest strength. Our wellbeing strategy ensures every colleague feels valued, listened to and