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Head of Humanities Faculty and/or Subject Lead for Geography (FT, perm, Indep)

Employer
The Cathedral School
Location
Llandaff, Cardiff
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive / School salary scale
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
12th March 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1536544
Job Reference
Eteach/HOFHumSLGeog
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1536544

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher to take on the role of Head of Humanities Faculty and/or Subject Lead for Geography, on a full-time basis from 1st September 2026.

The Humanities Faculty is a high-achieving, dynamic team of enthusiastic individuals, and the Geography department boasts excellent results at both GCSE and A Level. Uptake is high, and the department prides itself on providing the highest quality of teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Geography. They will be a great teacher with enthusiasm for teaching children at all levels from our youngest pupils to Oxbridge applicants.

Applications are invited for either the Geography Subject Leader role or the Head of Humanities role, depending on the interest and experience of the candidate. The successful candidate will be required to teach Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Geography.

The financial package offered will be commensurate with the experience of the person appointed. For further information about the role and staff benefits, please see the candidate pack attached. Applications are welcome from recently qualified and more experienced teachers, from the independent or state sectors.

Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on any grounds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children.

Applications are invited by Thursday 12th March at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

The Cathedral School is a Woodard School in membership of the HMC, the Society of Heads, the Choir Schools Association, IAPs and is an accredited School of Sanctuary. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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Safeguarding Statement:

The Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.