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Teacher of Geography - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5435-88T
  • Posted:19/07/2022
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:31/08/2022 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Week of 12th September, 2022

Advert

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography with experience in teaching another subject. Geography is popular with students at GCSE and A level. This appointment would particularly suit an NQT or teacher in the early stages of their career who would join an experienced, successful and supportive team which is well led.   The successful candidate would be expected to teach KS3 and KS4 Geography with the possibility of Sixth form work for a suitable candidate.

Our students are a credit to the values of our school, and all visitors to our school comment positively on the excellent standards of behaviour, courtesy and good nature of the students they encounter whilst spending time here at St Gregory's Catholic School.

The Role:

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be able to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential, and instil a love of learning.
  • Be part of a team and will contribute to the ongoing development of this successful department.
  • Be comfortable promoting Catholic values and ethos, but does not necessarily have to be Catholic.

 

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s:

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • A research-informed approach to curriculum design and assessment
  • Fully planned and resourced schemes of work for KS3 and 4
  • Opportunity to teach KS5 for the right candidate
  • Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each week

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 being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

Application Process

Please contact the school at HR@sgschool.org.uk to obtain an application form or download it from our website here.

Application Deadline: 31 of August, 2022

Interviews: Week of 12th SEptember, 2022              

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact HR@sgschool.org.uk

Safer Recruitment

St Gregory’s 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. 

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Susan Smith - HR Hub
  • Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL
  • Telephone: 01622 754551 x1148
  • Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.