CURRICULUM LEADER OF GEOGRAPHY - TLR 2.2

Location

ST CECILIA'S ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, LONGRIDGE
Chapel Hill , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 2XA
Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk
Roll: 600

Information

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to join St Cecilia’s RC High School, an outstanding and popular oversubscribed school

The successful applicant

Will be an excellent practitioner

Must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed in Geography

Must be committed to improving the outcomes for all pupils

Will have high expectations of themselves and the pupils

Will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and improve practice in themselves and others

Must be passionate about the development and implementation of the Geography curriculum

Will be up to date with relevant pedagogy, apply this to their teaching and promote it to others

During our recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025) school received Outstanding for Personal Development. The Inspectors commented: “Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here.”

In our recent Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024) St Cecilia’s was graded as Outstanding in all areas. The Inspector also recognised: “The exemplary quality of relationships between all members of the community has created a family atmosphere in which every person is highly valued. The pastoral care and well-being for all students, especially those who are most vulnerable, is of a very high standard.”

The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leaders are committed to your professional learning with a culture of research and reading at the heart of what we do, including staff well-being and workload. The successful candidate will be supported via a well-developed, bespoke professional learning package appropriate to their individual needs and aspirations.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive well-being package including free counselling, financial and wellbeing coaching, menopause, and nurse support, 24/7 GP services, stress coaching and physiotherapy as well as our weekly well-being treats.

Please take time to look at our school website www.st-cecilias.co.uk

If you are enthusiastic and have the dedication to support our pupils in reaching their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 22nd September 2025 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 29th September 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.

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






More Information can be found at www.st-cecilias.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status recognised by the DfE

Graduate with a degree in Humanities

Essential Experience

A successful classroom practitioner who can teach Geography at KS4 and KS3

Desirable Experience

Experience of subject leadership in a secondary setting

Evidence of impact on the practice of others

Evidence of leadership

Proposed Interview Date:

29/09/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to find out more about the position, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: the School. Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager, to bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk or post to St Cecilia's RC High School, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston. PR3 2XA .

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