Teacher of Geography

We welcome your interest in the position of Teacher of Geography at St Joseph’s Catholic School. St Joseph's Catholic School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and inspiring teacher.

Our School

Our school encourages and guides each of its pupils to develop their own unique gifts and talents.

By providing a broad range of learning experiences and a supportive and nurturing environment, our pupils enter the world as confident, rounded individuals, with high expectations of themselves and the self-belief, skills, and attributes to achieve their true potential.

Everyone in school is here for a purpose, to learn each day, and to widen their knowledge, experience, and imaginative understanding.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To plan and prepare courses and lessons so that teaching and learning has due regard to up-to-date knowledge of the subject and teaching methodology.
• To plan with reference to the Geography schemes of work for each Key Stage.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students, and to maintain accurate records of student attendance.
• To support and encourage all students to achieve the highest standards that they can. In some cases, this encouragement will extend to independent learning and student involvement in extra activities beyond the classroom.
• To provide guidance and advice to students on educational and appropriate social matters and, as far as is practicable, on their further education and future careers. This is likely to include information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions and is partly, but not exclusively, related to the work that many teachers perform as form tutors.
• To communicate and consult with parents and others outside the school when necessary (including appropriate meetings) according to the routines of the School.

What we can offer to candidates

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite Parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme which includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme – current schemes allow eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.
• A supportive and driven team of teachers and support staff

How to apply

All documents including the Job Pack and application form are available on our website https://sjcs.org.uk/current-vacancies/ Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Kate Snell E: ksn@sjcs.org.uk T:01722 335830

Visits to our school would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Mrs Kate Snell on the above number to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school will conduct online searches through Google for all shortlisted applicants. All new staff must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.