Teacher of Geography - Maternity Cover
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council SchoolsSouthport, North West
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools based in Southport. The advertised salary is £32,916 to £51,048 per year. Applications close on 12 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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To apply please visit the Meols Cop Vacancies website via the link below
Maternity Cover position for up to 12 months.
Meols Cop High School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Geography to join our
successful and highly valued Geography department. This is an exciting opportunity for either an
experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher to become part of a team dedicated to delivering an
engaging, ambitious and challenging curriculum that inspires students to think critically about the world they live in.
Geography is a popular and successful subject within the school, led by a team of expert practitioners
who share a passion for delivering high-quality lessons and achieving excellent outcomes for all students. Our curriculum is carefully designed to develop students' understanding of both the human and physical world while encouraging curiosity, enquiry and a lifelong interest in global issues.
Key Stage 3. Our Key Stage 3 curriculum takes students on an exciting journey around the world, building geographical knowledge and essential enquiry skills.
Students begin by exploring their place in the world, population change and diversity, before investigating the opportunities and challenges facing different regions of Africa. They develop practical geographical skills through fieldwork conducted around the school environment and deepen their understanding ofdynamic physical landscapes through topics on coasts and rivers, and the processes that shape them.
In Year 8, students explore the interconnected nature of our modern world through topics such as
globalisation and development. They investigate the causes and impacts of climate change, study
weather hazards, including more opportunities for fieldwork within the school grounds, and develop an understanding of the powerful tectonic processes that shape our planet.
Year 9 broadens students' geographical horizons even further through engaging topics including dark
tourism, extreme environments, global development and urbanisation. Students compare the growth and development of cities such as Liverpool and Mumbai, examining the challenges and opportunities created by rapid urban change.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4, students follow the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography A specification, building upon thestrong foundations established at Key Stage 3. Through the study of contemporary geographical issues, students further develop their analytical, evaluative and fieldwork skills while gaining a deeper
understanding of the complex interactions between people and environments.
Fieldwork remains a central part of our curriculum, providing students with authentic opportunities to
investigate geographical questions and apply their classroom learning in real-world contexts with trips to Liverpool, Wales and The Holderness Coast.
Beyond the Classroom
We believe geography should be experienced as well as studied. Students benefit from a range of
enrichment opportunities including national and international visits, curriculum trips, revision sessions
and extracurricular activities that enhance learning and foster a greater appreciation of the world around
them.
A fully resourced curriculum from Years 7-11.
High-quality booklet-based learning resources.
A collaborative and supportive department committed to professional development.
Enthusiastic students who enjoy geography and engage positively with learning.
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.
A school community committed to helping all students thrive academically and personally
Is passionate about Geography and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all students.
Has high expectations and the ability to inspire a love of learning.
Can deliver engaging, ambitious and challenging lessons.
Values collaboration and contributes positively to departmental development.
Is eager to support students both inside and outside the classroom
Closing Date - Monday 12th October
Provisional Interview Date - Monday 19th October
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
How this role compares
We hold 628 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £26,403. This role pays more than about 73% of them.
There are 6,973 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,375 of them in North West.
You have 9 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools has 39 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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