Teacher of Geography
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone, Kent
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2024
Job overview
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
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.
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 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.
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About St Simon Stock Catholic School
St. Simon Stock Catholic School Founded in 1967 as a school of the Archdiocese of Southwark, the School recently celebrated 50 years of Catholic education serving Maidstone and the west of Kent. As a Catholic Comprehensive school of all abilities within a selective area, the School is known for its high standards of academic, vocational, sporting and pastoral achievements. Famous formed students include Shaun Williamson [actor], Harry Arter [Premier League footballer], David Ryan [Oxford University Golf Captain],etc.
We are an excellent school in all areas of Teaching and Learning. Our outcomes as a non selective School in a selective County [Kent] are outstanding with well above average ratings for the past three years since we have surpassed +0.5 for progress.
Headteacher - Mrs Andrea Denny
Location - Maidstone is 40 minutes from London by high speed train. Gatwick airport is less than an hour away from the School. Local attractions include Maidstone United Football Club [National League], Kent County Cricket, Leeds Castle, several National Trust and English Heritage places of interest are located in this part of Kent. The School has a Sports Hall and Designated 6th Form Centre, specialist Science labs [the School has a Science specialism], Technology workshops, Muga sports facility.
CPD - involves a series of twilight sessions on areas identified by staff through appraisal; electives are created from courses attended by staff to feedback to colleagues; training for new areas e.g. LGBTQ,SEN, Pupil Premium, etc. A Senior Member of Staff has the encouragement of career progression as part of their role in addition to Performance Management and CPD in order to gain a holistic overview of training.
OFSTED - Section 5-Good; Section 48-Outstanding in all categories.
Benefits - The School is part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, a multi academy trust of 25 schools Primary and Secondary to further Catholic education in Kent. It provides opportunities for promotion across the schools, secondments, shared expertise in curriculum and staffing, purchasing power concerning facilities.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for these roles.
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.
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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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