The Role

We wish to appoint a full-time teacher of Geography to work across KS3, KS4 and possibly KS5.

• Geography class are taught in ability groups from Year 7 onwards

• All Geography Teachers are expected to be able to teach physical and human geography and to be prepared to participate in fieldwork activities.

• Students follow the AQA syllabus at GCSE and A Level

• Geography is a flourishing department; the quality of teaching is excellent as is curriculum quality. Outcomes within this department are superb and rank among the highest in the school.

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is a large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. Highly regarded in the area, we have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Many of our staff are long-serving; 10 years plus, which highlights their happiness and commitment to the school. Many ex-students choose our school to support their own children because of their own positive experiences here. The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment which are demonstrated by our excellent exam results. Trinity’s most recent Catholic Schools Inspection report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding".

We are seeking a professional who is:

• An enthusiastic geography teacher with the ability to teach across KS3/4 and possibly KS5
  

• Passionate about geography and has excellent subject knowledge.
  

• Ambitious and committed to very highest standards of student learning.
  

• Keen to challenge and enthuse our diverse student population.
  

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self-improvement and development.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team
  

• A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school
  

• A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this
  

• Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs
  

• Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students
  

• Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.
  

• Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including
  

• o 24 hour GP helpline
  

• o Health screening service & Medical support services
  

• o Physiotherapy & Counselling
  

• Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
  

• Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable
  

• Cycle to Work schemes
  

• Long Service days – support staff
  

• Staff Social events
  

• Wellbeing Activities i.e yoga classes, staff team football
  

• Loyalty Award Scheme