Apply online TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY (Maternity Cover)

Ref 196364
Grade Teachers Pay Range
Salary £31650 to £ 49084 
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Temporary
Required From 1st September 2025  to end of maternity leave 
Hours 32.436 per week
Closing Date No later than 12 midday 20/05/2025
Location
PENWORTHAM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Cop Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0SR
Tel: 01772 743399
School website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 800
Information

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner to join our Geography Department to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant will be joining a department that has an outstanding track record of achieving strong GCSE results and will be expected to actively contribute towards even greater successes in the future This post is suitable for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and passionate teacher of Geography, including NQTs.



Penwortham Girls’ High School is a popular, oversubscribed school, graded as outstanding in every category in its recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024). Ofsted recognised the “welcoming and happy school community” and “the strong and trusting relationships with staff.” The inspectors commented that students “engage extremely well in their learning. They are highly motivated and enthusiastic about their studies.” whilst also noting that “Leaders at all levels, along with a motivated staff team, have successfully maintained the excellent quality of education at this school over a sustained period of time.”



Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks.



The closing date is Tuesday 20 May 2025 at midday.


Proposed Interview Date:
TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Gary Bowles, Head of Department
g.bowles@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
01772 743399

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Attached to this advert or available from the school website. Completed application forms with covering letter should be marked FAO Business Manager and returned to school.
Email returns to recruitment@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.