Geography Teacher (Mat Cover)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency is seeking a Geography Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role in Bristol starting in January. The position involves planning and delivering lessons for mixed-ability groups across Key Stages 3 and 4, with an emphasis on helping students understand global issues. Successful candidates will hold QTS and have relevant teaching experience. This role provides stable coverage at a well-regarded secondary school, encouraging academic success and personal development.

Benefits

Salary paid to scale

Access to support and guidance

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching Geography.
• Comfortable with theory and critical thinking.
• Flexible and reliable for high-quality cover teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Geography lessons for mixed-ability groups.
• Mark work and assessments to help students understand geography.
• Collaborate with the Humanities/Geography team.

Skills

Experience teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4

Ability to plan and deliver lessons

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Geography Teacher

Full Time (Maternity Cover), January Start

Location: Bristol area (South Gloucestershire), secondary school
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (maternity cover)
Salary: Paid to scale, depending on experience
Requirements: Qualified teacher status (QTS) essential

We’re working with a well-established, friendly secondary school near Bristol that is seeking a full-time Geography Teacher to cover a colleague’s maternity leave starting in January. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys teaching Geography across Key Stage 3 & 4, with full planning, delivery and marking responsibilities.

About the role

• Learn Geography lessons to mixed-ability groups in Years 7–11. At KS3, students receive two lessons per week; at KS4, the curriculum increases to three lessons per week.
• You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, marking work and assessments, and helping students build understanding of physical, human and environmental geography.
• You will join a committed Humanities/Geography team where collaboration, consistent expectations and support for students are valued.

About the school setting

• The school is part of a well-regarded local academy trust, with a clear commitment to high standards, inclusion and giving students “the best chance of success.”
• Students are encouraged to be curious, tolerant and outward-thinking: Geography at this school aims to help them understand their place in the world, global interconnections, environmental issues and social responsibility.
• The school prides itself on a calm, respectful environment where good behaviour is expected and sustained, helping create a productive learning atmosphere.

What they’re looking for

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4.
• Someone who can plan, deliver and assess Geography lessons confidently — comfortable with theory, critical thinking and helping students explore global issues.
• A teacher who values clarity, consistency and positive relationships, and who works well in a team.
• A flexible, reliable individual ready to step in and deliver high-quality cover teaching from January.

What you get (via Protocol Education)

• Salary paid to scale according to experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay — straightforward and dependable.
• Access to support and guidance throughout the placement.
• Opportunity to work at a school that values both academic success and personal development.

If you’re a Geography teacher with solid experience and you want a stable, supportive cover placement where students are encouraged to think globally and aim high, this could be a great fit. Get in touch to discuss further.

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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