Teacher of Geography
Job Title: Teacher of Geography
Employer: Calderstones School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 1546
Grade: MPS to UPS
Actual Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
About the School
In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'.
The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and full equipped gym. The Department is located in the Morrison Wing of the school and has access to a range of excellent facilities and resources including an interactive whiteboard fitted in every room. The use of ICT in learning and teaching is actively encouraged and is used extensively across the department with each teacher also having access to a visualiser. All teaching rooms within the Department are purpose-built, modern and spacious, each with its own stockroom.
The school is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post and undertake a minimum of three-yearly checks. Calderstones School is committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being to our student body and to every member of our school staff. We pursue this aim using effective policies and procedures within a safe and supportive school/work environment.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Geography to join a successful, forward-thinking department. Geography is taught throughout the school by a large team of high-skilled teachers and is very successful at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. (See department information for further detail on our successes.) The Geography Department values teamwork, commitment, professionalism, and a sense of humour. We set very high standards for both our pupils and ourselves, and this is undoubtedly an ideal opportunity for the right applicant to build on our recent successes. Applications from ECT’s are welcome.
Personal Qualities
This role would suit someone with the ability to help develop and support a vision of high-quality education based on the moral integrity of the school's core values. You will have the ability to plan and organise time effectively, work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst keeping equilibrium. You will have energy, drive and enthusiasm, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply
All applications can be made via the TES website or via the school website at www.calderstones.co.uk. Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Closing Date: By 9.00 am on Friday 21st February 2025 (CV’s will not be considered).
Contact Details
Calderstones School
Harthill Road
Allerton
Liverpool
L18 3HS
Contact Name: Paula Glassey
Contact Telephone: 0151 794 2087
Contact e-mail: recruitment@calderstones.co.uk
Website: https://www.calderstones.co.uk/Vacancies/
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