Geography Teacher

Teacher of Geography (Full-Time) – Maternity Cover

Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspiring Teacher of Geography to join our successful and forward-thinking Humanities Department in a mainstream secondary school in Accrington. This is a full-time maternity cover position starting Monday 13th April 2026.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to high standards of teaching and learning, and able to create engaging, challenging lessons that support students of all abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Use a range of teaching strategies to inspire, motivate, and support students
• Assess student progress effectively and provide meaningful feedback
• Contribute to curriculum development within the Humanities team
• Maintain a positive classroom environment with strong behaviour management
• Participate in wider school life, meetings, and professional development

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in Geography
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.