Teacher of Geography

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Geography job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Geography to join our supportive and high-performing department. The successful candidate will inspire a love of Geography across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for Key Stage 5), delivering engaging and challenging lessons that enable all students to achieve their full potential. You will join a forward-thinking team that is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated Geography Teacher to join our team. You will possess energy, enthusiasm and a desire to inspire a love of geography. You’ll be supported in your professional development alongside a committed faculty and wider team to deliver outstanding teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons and supporting the school’s ethos and mission.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a passionate and committed teacher of Geography with strong subject knowledge
• Has the ability to deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons that motivate and inspire students
• Demonstrates high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Can contribute to the continued development of an ambitious Geography curriculum
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to the wider life of the school
• Supports and upholds the Catholic ethos and values of the College

Closing Date: Monday 18th May, 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 20th May, 2026

*The College reserves the right to interview as soon as it has a suitable field of candidates and so encourages early applications*

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 775 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-griffin-catholic-college-cannock

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

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