Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale Inner London Pay Scale

Full Time, Permanent

1st January 2025

25 November 2024

Join Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School as a Teacher of Geography
Are you passionate about Geography and committed to inspiring students? Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is seeking a Teacher of Geography to join our community of dedicated educators from 1st January 2025. We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers for this permanent role, offering the opportunity to teach a diverse range of abilities, including A Level, within a school renowned for its strong academic outcomes and deeply rooted Catholic values.
About Us
Part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, established in 2021, Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is a thriving Catholic institution with a pan-London intake and a tradition of fostering academic excellence, self-discipline and a commitment to self-improvement among pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. The Trust promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring all pupils are supported to grow and succeed.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teacher of Geography, you will:

• Deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons across KS3, KS4, and A Level Geography, fostering a love for the subject and high standards of attainment
• Contribute to curriculum development, shaping schemes of work and resources to ensure relevance and depth in line with national standards
• Participate in departmental activities, including field trips and enrichment programmes, to support a well-rounded learning experience
• Track and support pupil progress, providing feedback, and reporting to parents to ensure each student achieves their potential
• Act as a Form Tutor, offering pastoral support, promoting positive behaviour, and instilling self-discipline

What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a good honours degree in Geography or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, national curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective classroom management skills

What We Offer

• Competitive Inner London salary (Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale)
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming, supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all students

How to Apply
Shortlisting will occur on the same day and interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 25th November 2024.
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect, and academic achievement!

About the School
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is a highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic comprehensive school for boys, with a pan-London intake and mixed Sixth Form. It was graded outstanding in its most recent Ofsted report and was recently named The Sunday Times Comprehensive School of the Year 2018 and London State Secondary School of the Year.
Location
Conveniently located halfway between Shepherd’s Bush and Holland Park tube stations, the Vaughan is situated within the leafy surroundings of London’s prestigious Holland Park and is within easy walking distance of Holland Park gardens, Westfield shopping centre and nearby Notting Hill. Both stations are served by the Central Line, with Shepherd’s Bush Overground also running trains to Clapham Junction every ten minutes.