Teacher of Geography

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a thriving Catholic secondary school, part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust. Our school is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience, rooted in the values of our faith and a deep respect for each individual student. With a strong focus on academic excellence, we strive to unlock the full potential of every young person in our care.

Teacher of Geography

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Geography to join our talented team. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified teachers to contribute to the continued success of our school.

Key Responsibilities:

· Teach Geography to KS3 and KS4 classes

· Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire a love of learning

· Assess students’ progress and provide regular feedback to support their development

· Contribute to the design and delivery of the geography curriculum

· Participate in the wider life of the school, supporting extra-curricular activities and events

Requirements:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

· Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Geography

· Proven experience in teaching Geography at the secondary level

· Ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all students

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable Qualities:

· Enthusiasm for leading extra-curricular Geography activities

· Experience in pastoral roles, such as Head of Year (potential for a TLR)

· Commitment to continuous professional development

Salary:

Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MS/UPS)

Why Join St Annes RC Voluntary Academy?

As an experienced and successful Head of Department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of educators dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes for our students. We are a good school with a strong reputation for academic achievement and a vibrant, supportive community.

If you share our passion for inspiring young minds and want to make a real difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we have a number of teaching positions available to start in Spring and Autumn 2025 and TLRs available for the right candidate who is interested in taking on additional responsibilities as a Head of Year. This would be discussed further at interview and appointment stages.

This position may require work across the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust Secondaries.

What St Anne’s offers

• A dedicated, enthusiastic and highly professional staff team
• A professional working environment in which all staff are valued and listened to.
• Excellent behaviour systems, meaning pupils can learn and teachers can teach
• A comprehensive induction programme
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Work collaboratively alongside other members of the mathematics department to ensure that schemes of work provide a curriculum that develops knowledge, skills and a love of the subject
• If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role to arrange a visit please email sarah.roche@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

Closing date: 31st January 2025 at 10.00am

Interviews: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Completed applications should be sent to Sarah Roche, Business Manager, by emailing sarah.roche@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com