ob Category · Secondary Education – Temporary
Job Type · Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.15 am–3.30 pm
Job Location · Bury
Pay Rate · paid to to scale
Start Date · January 2027, with a handover likely in the final week of term before Christmas
About the role
Geography Teacher – Long-Term Maternity Cover
EdStaff is recruiting a Geography Teacher for a full-time, long-term maternity cover at a secondary school in Bury. You will take responsibility for planning and delivering Geography lessons, assessing pupils’ progress and attending parents’ evenings.
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers, early career teachers (ECTs) and unqualified teachers with strong, relevant Geography teaching experience.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Geography lessons that build pupils’ subject knowledge and geographical skills.
- Adapt lessons and resources to meet pupils’ different needs and abilities.
- Mark pupils’ work, provide constructive feedback and use assessments to inform future planning.
- Establish clear classroom routines and manage behaviour in line with school policies.
- Attend parents’ evenings and communicate with parents and carers about pupils’ progress.
- Work with departmental colleagues to maintain continuity during the handover and throughout the cover period.
Person specification
- Strong Geography subject knowledge and the ability to teach it effectively in a secondary school.
- Confidence in planning lessons, assessing pupils’ work and managing a classroom.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A commitment to inclusive teaching, pupil progress and safeguarding.
Essential requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- A relevant teaching qualification or strong, relevant Geography teaching experience.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- Ability to provide references covering a two-year period.
Why join EdStaff
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your job search and assignment.
- Weekly pay via PAYE and competitive pay rates.
- Free accredited online CPD.
- Local roles matched to your experience, preferences and location.
- Opportunities to build relationships with local schools and access long-term and permanent roles.
- Refer-a-friend scheme.
EdStaff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
EdStaff would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more Edstaff
Geography Teacher – Long-Term Maternity Cover in Bury employer: EdStaff Careers
EdStaff is an excellent employer for teaching assistants seeking a fulfilling role in a supportive and nurturing environment. With a commitment to professional development through free online training and a dedicated consultant to guide your job search, you will have the opportunity to work across various educational settings while building meaningful relationships with local schools. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of young learners in Whiston and beyond.
