Teacher of Geography
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2019
Job overview
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School is one of the highest performing schools in the Liverpool Archdiocese and Warrington LA. Due to the increasing popularity of GCSE Geography and expected growth in our pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint an excellent teacher of Geography.
The successful candidate would be working with an effective, dynamic team of subject specialists who strive to provide the best learning experience for pupils through high expectations, inspirational teaching and personalised support. In Years 7,8 and 9 pupils follow a Geography curriculum that focuses on developing the skills and content needed to prepare for the demands of GCSE. In Years 10 and 11 pupils study the AQA GCSE exam board specification. The department consists of 2 full time teachers of Geography and teaching takes place in 2 Geography classrooms which are well resourced. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and effective practitioner who has the desire to continue to raise standards across the department.
The successful candidate will be passionate about Geography and will be personally driven to ensure that every child achieves and makes good progress through challenge and engagement. Geography is currently the 2nd most popular option with 120 students in Year 10 and 96 in Year 11. Content studied at GCSE includes, Tectonic and weather hazards, climate change, living world, rivers and coasts, resource management, the changing economic world, urban challenges and a skills examination.
Further details and application forms are available from www.stgregoryshigh.com
Please return completed application forms to pfield@stgregoryshigh.com.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Closing Date: 24th January 2019
Shortlisting: 25th January 2019
Interviews: 1st February 2019
About St Gregory's Catholic High School
- St Gregory's Catholic High School
- Cromwell Avenue, Westbrook, Warrington
- Cheshire
- WA5 1HG
- United Kingdom
St Gregory’s Catholic High School is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Warrington, Cheshire, and has about 950 pupils. It is a voluntary aided school.
Headteacher
Mr Ed McGlinchey
Values and vision
The mission statement of St Gregory’s reads: “This is our God, the servant King. He calls us now to follow him.” The school’s prayer is: “Inspire us to build a community based on love and respect. May we be empowered to challenge injustice every day. Help us to value and support each other to create a positive Learning environment where all may serve. Amen.”
The staff, parents, governors and students of St. Gregory’s Catholic High School aim to work in partnership to create a vibrant community in which all are valued. At the core of school life is a belief that there is no better inspiration than the example and teaching of Jesus Christ.
The school community seeks to set an example of service, inspired by Jesus, and in doing so fulfil the aspirations that it has for each of its pupils, and to foster their spiritual, academic and personal development.
Ofsted
“Across the school there are examples of good and sometimes outstanding teaching. Many students are eager to learn and have aspirations to excel in their studies and in the contribution they make to school life.”
“The school represents a safe, caring and responsive community. Governance is strong and effective."
View St Gregory’s Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted report
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