Teacher of Geography

Are you a dynamic and inspirational Geography teacher? Do you want to join a successful and enthusiastic Geography department? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint two outstanding teachers of Geography at this "outstanding" Catholic school.

Our Geography Department is:

is fully staffed by dedicated, specialist practitioners. is committed to creative and challenging teaching. 74% of Year 11 students achieved Grade 4 or above. 23% of Year 11 students achieved Grade 7 or above.50% of Year 13 students achieved A* - C St Wilfrid's Catholic School is: a high achieving and oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 1110 students. a school that wants to be the very best it can be. a school where everyone is valued and supported. a strong community based on mutual respect. a welcoming and productive place. If you want to work in a School where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you. Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid's here. As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students As described by a Year 12 student, new to the school at the start of September "Every school should be like this one"

This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? This post would be ideal for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), and for anyone who wants to join a school where there may be future opportunities for progression. We really do value our teachers and actively support their professional development. For ECTs, we offer an in-depth programme of support and training based on the Early Careers Framework. We currently have 5 ECTs in their first year of teaching; this is a place where ECTs thrive We really do value our teachers and actively support their professional development. You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.

The strength of community at St Wilfrid's is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile for the students in their charge. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Section 48 Diocesan Report (October 2017) and our Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won't be disappointed

St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the close date so please make sure your applications are sent as soon as possible.

St Wilfrid's Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check at an Enhanced level.

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