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Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southport, PR8 6JS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Geography 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 of dynamic 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 the strong 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. What We Offer 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. We Are Looking For Someone Who: 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. We look forward to hearing from you

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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