Geography Teacher - Maternity Leave

Maternity Cover | January Start | Paid to Scale

We’re supporting a well-established secondary academy with a strong focus on high standards, inclusion, and consistent systems. They’re looking for a Geography Teacher to join their Humanities team from January, covering a maternity leave. The role is full time and includes a small amount of RS teaching.

The school has a clear structure that helps teachers teach and students learn. Expectations are well communicated, behaviour is supported by routines, and staff work collaboratively across departments. It’s an environment where lessons run smoothly and subject teams share planning and resources.

About the role

• Teach Geography across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver a small portion of RS with planning support in place

• Contribute to a curriculum built around clear progression and strong subject knowledge

• Work closely with colleagues in the Humanities department to plan, assess, and moderate

• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and presentation

• Build positive relationships with students and support the wider life of the school

What the school offers

• A stable leadership team with a clear vision for improvement

• Well embedded routines that support calm and purposeful classrooms

• A collaborative Humanities team with strong subject expertise

• Good pastoral structures and SEND support

• Opportunities for professional development throughout the year

What they’re looking for

• UK QTS and experience teaching Geography

• Secure subject knowledge at KS3 and KS4

• Confidence teaching RS with support provided

• A reflective practitioner who values consistency and teamwork

• Strong behaviour management and clear communication skills

Why work with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• Free access to our CPD Academy

• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

• Streamlined registration and local opportunities

• Referral rewards if you recommend a colleague

If you’d like to explore this role further or check your suitability, I can share the full brief and arrange next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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