TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

Location

ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, ORMSKIRK
St Anne's Road , Ormskirk , Lancashire , L39 4TA
Tel: 01695 570335
School website: www.sbchs.co.uk
Roll: 707

Information

The Governors wish to appoint an ambitious teacher, to teach Geography, with the skills and enthusiasm to join our outstanding humanities department at St Bede’s Catholic High School.

All applications, by letter and CES application form, should be marked for the attention of Mr D Morgan, Headteacher, and received by 9.00 am on Friday 7th March 2025. Shortlisting will take place week commencing 10th March 2025 and the proposed interview date is Monday 17th March 2025.

Letters, which should be no more than two sides of A4, should address your suitability for the post, and detail the ways in which you would support the delivery of Geography at St Bede’s Catholic High School.

Job description and person specification is available to download from the school website www.sbchs.co.uk and to return completed applications to Miss J Taylor recruitment@sbchs.co.uk by the date shown above.

Interview date: Provisional 17/03/2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

PGCE/QTS

Good academic achievement including a relevant honours degree

Desirable Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification e.g. a Master's degree

A first aid certificate

Essential Experience

Experience of teaching relevant subject at Key stages 3 and 4 (includes trainee placements)

Conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils

Implementing safeguarding procedures in schools

Desirable Experience

A successful track record with GCSE classes

Experience of working in (trainee placements appropriate) a Catholic secondary school

Organising and participating in extra curricular activities

Experience of planning, organising and taking part in trips/visits that link to the Geography curriculum at Key Stages 3 & 4

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached or from www.sbchs.co.uk Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@sbchs.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.