What skills and experience we're looking for
Higham Lane School, part of the Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Assistant Subject Leader for Geography to start September 2025.
Applications are invited from suitably-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to teach Geography at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and to assist the Subject Leader in leading this key department. The ability to teach Geography to Key Stage 5 level would also be desirable, but is not essential and would not prevent suitable candidates from being shortlisted, if they meet the person specification.
What the school offers its staff
At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:
• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
Further details about the role
General Duties and Responsibilities
The expectations and duties of a Standard Scale Teacher at Higham Lane School are set out in the national Teachers’ Standards, which can be found at:
Pastoral responsibilities will include form tutor duties such as registration, monitoring progress and behaviour, checking uniform and student organisers and reporting and liaison with other staff as necessary.
Please note our clear expectations regarding personal and professional conduct of staff and the safeguarding of students:
To have total regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions.
To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the School, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
To have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking please visit our school website ( and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The deadline is9am on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Dates: Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 7th May. Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.