Geography Teacher

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.

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 27 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.

We are proud to be a trauma-informed school, guided by the principles of Trauma-Informed UK Schools and Communities
. We believe that relationships are the foundation of learning and that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, heard and valued

• The opportunity to join our lovely school of 658 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.

• 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 Geographyacross 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.

If you would like an informal visit to the School, please contact Ms J Gaughran on

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.