Geography Teacher - Full-time

At St Edmund's we are inspired by our Catholic Faith and the Gospel Values of love, equality, justice, reconciliation, mutual respect and service This allows students to flourish in their own way and feel truly valued for who they are. This helps them to achieve their full potential and become proactive and outstanding members of our society. While academic outcomes are incredibly important to every student's future success, we believe that our pupils should develop in all areas to reach their full potential. We are guided by 'Our Moral Compass' which encompasses Nurture, Study, Enrichment and the Wider World. What we do: - Nurture the Catholic Faith as a community in which everyone exhibits dignity and respect, and has a thirst for social justice through personal growth and reflection. - Embed a lifelong love of learning and pursuit of academic excellence. - Instil in each pupil the values of ambition, diligence and integrity to live happy and
fulfilling lives. - Develop an understanding of our place in the 'Wider World' recognising and celebrating the uniqueness of every child. How we do it… - Provide the highest standards of Catholic Secondary Education. - Deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and challenging curriculum; within which specific moral, ethical and religious issues are taught in the light of the teaching of the Catholic Church. - Place worship of God and Prayer at the centre of school life through assemblies, Holy Mass and other liturgies. - Develop a desire in each pupil to progress academically, spiritually, morally, culturally, mentally and physically. - Provide a caring and secure atmosphere based on mutual respect within the entire school community. - Promote respect for, and understanding of, the culture and religious principles of others and to challenge any form of discrimination. - Ensure there is a strong and persistent emphasis on equal opportunities for
all. - Encourage the professional commitment and development of all staff. - Development of each pupil's unique talents and gifts. - Prepare pupils to contribute to and cope with modern society and to develop the ability to respond positively to change.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Geography Teacher. We welcome applications from new and experienced teachers who have a passion for Geography and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress., + A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in classroom settings;
+ The ability to teach Geography across the age and ability range up to GCSE level;
+ A commitment to the extra-curricular activities, providing students with a safe and exciting range of activities;
+ The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the success of the staff team;
+ The commitment to care for everyone in our school community;
+ A passion for teaching and learning that energises young people and allows them to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures;
+ The enthusiasm to develop this subject and an ambitious vision for the future;
+ To support the Catholic ethos of our school.

St Edmund's Catholic School is a small, caring community where students and staff thrive. It is an excellent place to teach and learn. It is part of Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the country, consisting of 5 secondary schools and 19 primary schools.
In December 2019 St Edmund's Catholic School was awarded 'Outstanding' in our Section 48 Inspection. We have been awarded 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2022.
What we can offer you:
+ The opportunity to join our lovely school of 600 students aged 11-16, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team.
+ Polite, respectful, committed students who are positive and active learners.
+ Excellent professional development and guidance.
+ We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities academy and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.