Head of Geography

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Full time
Location: Preston
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Category:
HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

Ref:

194523 Grade:

TEACHERS PAY RANGE Salary:

plus TLR 2.2 Term:

Full Time Perm / Temp:

Permanent Required:

From 1 September 2025 Closing Date:

Noon 10/01/2025 Location:

OUR LADY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ Tel:

01772 326900 School website:

www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk Roll:

900 Information: A wonderful opportunity has arisen to lead and manage our Geography department due to the promotion of our Head of Geography. We wish to appoint a highly motivated, excellent teacher of Geography who has the determination, passion, and clarity of vision to ensure outstanding outcomes for all our pupils. Applications are invited for the post of Principal Teacher (Head of) Geography at Our Lady’s Catholic High School, Preston, which serves approximately 900 pupils from age 11 to 16 in the north of Preston. We have an excellent reputation and are consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our pupils can grow and develop to become One of Ours. If you wish to apply, please email your completed application form to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at

ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk

or alternatively post your completed forms to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, Our Lady’s Catholic High School, St Anthony’s Drive, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3SQ. Please note that only Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted and that you should not enclose a Curriculum Vitae. Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school to see for themselves the high standards that we expect of both pupils and staff. If this is what you wish to do, please contact Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at

ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk . Please ensure that your completed application form arrives by Friday 10th January (12 noon). Shortlisting for the post will take place shortly after this date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone and details of the selection process will then be sent out by email. If you have not been shortlisted, we will inform you of this in writing shortly after the appointment has been made. Details of the selection process will be made available to shortlisted candidates once shortlisting has been completed. Our Lady’s Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Rehabilitation:

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at

www.gov.uk/dbs

or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Proposed Interview Date:

TBA For an informal discussion please contact Eve Howard, Deputy Headteacher, on 01772 326900. Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to the school. Please ensure that all forms are completed and returned to the school. Please email your completed application form to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at

ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk

or alternatively post your completed forms to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, Our Lady’s Catholic High School, St Anthony’s Drive, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3SQ. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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