Teacher of Geography - Full-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-161T
• Posted:16/09/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:January 2025
• App Close Date:08/10/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

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. 

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

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

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach.

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

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 9am

Start date:  January 2025

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.

Information about the school

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622 754551
• Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

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