Teacher of Science - 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 19 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.
At Meols Cop, we are committed to developing a Science department that inspires curiosity, promotes
academic excellence, and equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world around them.
Our department is staffed by a team of passionate and knowledgeable practitioners who share the same goal: delivering engaging lessons that are rich in challenge, high expectations and opportunities for discovery.
We strive to foster a love of learning through practical investigations, real-world applications of science, and the development of critical thinking skills. We want every student to leave our classrooms with a deeper understanding of how science shapes the world around them.
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and designed to build knowledge and scientific understanding over time. At Key Stage 3, students explore the fundamental concepts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics through an engaging and broad curriculum that develops both substantive knowledge and practical skills.
Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and develop their confidence as young scientists through a range of investigative and enquiry-based learning experiences.
At Key Stage 4, we build upon the strong foundations established in Key Stage 3 as students follow the
Edexcel Combined Science and Separate Science pathways. Our curriculum develops students' analytical, mathematical and practical skills whilst preparing them for GCSE success.
Through a carefully planned programme of study, we revisit and interleave key concepts to strengthen understanding and retention, ensuring students are well-equipped to tackle examination challenges and pursue further study where appropriate. Our schemes of learning are fully resourced and continually reviewed and refined by the department.
We believe in collaborative planning and sharing best practice to ensure that our curriculum remains
engaging, accessible and ambitious for all learners. We are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and adapting our provision to meet the needs of every student.
As a department, we are incredibly proud of the work we do to support all students in achieving their
potential. If successful, you will join a dedicated and supportive team that values collaboration,
professional growth and excellence in teaching and learning. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every student experiences the highest quality science education during their time at Meols Cop.
We wish you every success with your application and would be delighted to provide any further
information or arrange a visit to the department should you wish to find out more about joining our team
Closing Date - Monday 19th October
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 11th November
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 16 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
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.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
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