Full Time Teacher of Geography (History Second Subject Desirable)
St Cecilia's RC High School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or ASAP
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Geography, History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified teacher status recognised by the DfE
A successful classroom practitioner who can teach Geography at KS4 and KS3
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, with potential to develop further
Able to teach and plan humanities lessons across the age range
Able to teach humanities in personalised groupings, teaching to the top with high challenge and scaffolding where appropriate
Enthuse pupils for humanities and all it entails
Possess good ICT skills and be able to use them in their own teaching
Able to communicate well, both in writing and orally
Set challenging homework in line with the school’s policy
To provide responsive feedback, whether verbal or written
Set objectives that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities
Use relevant data to establish high expectations, monitor progress and plan carefully sequenced and well interleaved lessons that support development of the long-term memory that is rich in knowledge
Be responsive to the needs of all pupils
Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
To be able to develop academic vocabulary, both tier 2 and 3 words
Use strategies to develop the long-term memory through retrieval practices and strategies
Understanding of the principles, processes and strategies underpinning outstanding relevant pedagogy
Experience of, or understanding about the need to develop a curriculum for Geography where knowledge is sequenced in a way that encourages it to be remembered, the intelligent systems that assess that knowledge and the importance of addressing misconceptions and improving responses
Experience of, or an understanding about the importance of designing a curriculum that caters for literacy and numeracy development
Outstanding knowledge of current educational developments/research/issues in education and in particular humanities teaching
Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion to teach in humanities
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school across all year groups, with a strong reputation for excellence, care, and community.
During our most recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025), the school was judged Outstanding for Personal Development. 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 Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024), St Cecilia’s was graded Outstanding in all areas. Inspectors also recognised that:
“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.”
At St Cecilia’s, people matter. The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are deeply committed to staff development, wellbeing and professional trust. We foster a culture rooted in research, reading and reflective practice, where colleagues are encouraged to grow, collaborate and continually refine their craft. Every member of staff benefits from a bespoke professional learning pathway, carefully tailored to their experience, aspirations and next steps.
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit
We also offer thoughtful practical benefits that make a real difference to day-to-day working life, including:
- PPA and Research & Development time taken at home when timetabled in Period 5
- Flexible working hours during Advent, with later starts and earlier finishes
- All staff receive a St Cecilia’s navy fleece and red metal water bottle
Recent Staff Voice (January 2026) highlights include:
“Very simply, love it. Love the school, students, colleagues, environment, faith aspect.”
“I feel very comfortable and supported. All staff are great and so are the students.”
“I enjoy working at St Cecilia’s; it is a very inclusive team who support each other.”
“Great – very proud of the school, feel supported and trusted in my ability to do my job.”
“Very fortunate.”
St Cecilia’s is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith and mutual respect — a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
Please take time to look at our school website www.st-cecilias.co.uk
If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our outstanding school, please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk who will arrange a visit with the Curriculum Leader of Geography, Miss Kristine Hodgkinson
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Educations Services form and emailed to Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager, to: bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Deadline for applications 12 noon Thursday 26th February 2026
Interviews Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cecilia's RC High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 570 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Cecilia's RC High School website
- Email address
- bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07375324661
A popular and growing Catholic High School on the edge of Lancashire's Ribble Valley.
Arranging a visit to St Cecilia's RC High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk.
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