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Teacher of Geography

Job details
Posting date: 17 September 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 October 2024
Location: Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 43c96d25-5603-4cca-a6ec-1cd02b2c3937

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography to join a highly successful department for January 2025. The post is suitable for teachers in their early teaching career (ECTs) or experienced teachers.

The successful applicant would work as part of the Geography department, to develop and build on the whole school current curricular provision in this popular subject. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and be able to inspire all students to reach their full potential in this important curriculum area.

You will be joining a driven and committed team, so we are seeking an outstanding candidate who can continue to raise the quality of provision to enable the best possible outcomes for all of our students. This is an exciting time to join a growing and supportive department and to be able to contribute to the vision for Geography within our school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player, with determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for Geography. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic to the school’s Catholic ethos and the values of St Simon Stock Catholic School.

At St Simon Stock Catholic School, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression and CPD. We have a very supportive ethos and as such our community looks after each other, both staff and students. Student behaviour across the school is excellent and students are encouraged to reach their full potential and view the world as Global Citizens. The school also enjoys a good reputation locally, with committed colleagues and enthusiastic students.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly by using the ‘APPLY NOW’ link.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School:

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• A school wide focus on wellbeing
• Staff laptop provided
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
• Personal development opportunities
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Further details about the role

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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