Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover for 1 Year) in North Ferriby

Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover for 1 Year)

More than one location, The Education Alliance

Job details

• Job role: Teacher or lecturer
• Subject: Geography
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M9
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Teaching and Learning and wants to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. You must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning, monitoring/ assessment and evaluation.

What the school offers its staff

• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• A great programme of CPD and opportunities to collaborate with other teaching professionals across TEAL.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling or our virtual GP service.
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about Teaching and Learning and dedicated to making a positive impact on young people's lives?

The team at Malet Lambert School are looking to appoint a teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover 0.8) who will play a pivotal role in providing a high standard of teaching and learning to support students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Starting in January 2027, The role is up to 0.8 FTE, fixed term for 1 year and will be paid on TEAL’s qualified teachers pay scale (points 1 to 9).

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932. We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour.

Inclusion at The Education Alliance

Inclusion runs through the heart of everything we – the employees of The Education Alliance – do. It shapes our practices in and out of the classroom, informs our curriculum, guides our interactions and underpins our relationships. By placing inclusion at the centre of our vision, we aim to ensure that every child feels seen, heard, supported and respected. Inclusion is more than a statement of intent; it is an ongoing commitment to equity and justice.

This commitment to inclusion extends to our staff culture. TEAL is a friendly and welcoming place to work. Knowing that we all benefit when everyone feels valued and that they belong, and where our work is rewarding and manageable, leaders do all they can to reduce levels of stress and anxiety in the organisation. We believe people want to do a good job and create a culture where openness, professional trust and kindness are the norm.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought prior to appointment, and we undertake an online check on all shortlisted candidates, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf

How we support staff

• Trust our staff to plan, prepare and assess at the best time for them, allowing them to go off-site in their PPA
• Have centralised our Behaviour Policy so teachers are freed up from supervising detentions
• Demand ethical leadership built on professional trust
• Reject fads and ensure our CPD is evidence-informed and predominantly subject specific
• Have reduced data collections to twice yearly
• Do not expect staff to respond to emails outside normal working hours
• Do not deploy staff at other Trust schools unless it is at their request

What is removed from role expectations

• Performance management objectives and performance-related pay
• Lesson observations and high stakes, toxic accountability
• Requirements for daily or weekly lesson plans

Our values

• Focussing on young people to inform our decisions
• Prioritising collaboration to do our best work
• Committing to excellence in all that we do

School Details

Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16

Education phase: Secondary school

Size: 1648 pupils enrolled

Age range: 11 to 16

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

Website: Malet Lambert website

School locations

• Multi-academy trust
• Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS