Teacher of Science Maternity Cover
Meols Cop High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 February 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS 1 TO UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dear Candidate, Thank you for taking the time to apply to join our wonderful Science Department. At Meols Cop, we are committed to developing a Science department that inspires curiosity, promotes academic excellence, and equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world around them. Our department is staffed by a team of passionate and knowledgeable practitioners who share the same goal: delivering engaging lessons that are rich in challenge, high expectations and opportunities for discovery. We strive to foster a love of learning through practical investigations, real-world applications of science, and the development of critical thinking skills. We want every student to leave our classrooms with a deeper understanding of how science shapes the world around them. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and designed to build knowledge and scientific understanding over time. At Key Stage 3, students explore the fundamental concepts of Biology, Chemistry and Physics through an engaging and broad curriculum that develops both substantive knowledge and practical skills. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and develop their confidence as young scientists through a range of investigative and enquiry-based learning experiences. At Key Stage 4, we build upon the strong foundations established in Key Stage 3 as students follow the Edexcel Combined Science and Separate Science pathways. Our curriculum develops students' analytical, mathematical and practical skills whilst preparing them for GCSE success. Through a carefully planned programme of study, we revisit and interleave key concepts to strengthen understanding and retention, ensuring students are well-equipped to tackle examination challenges and pursue further study where appropriate. Our schemes of learning are fully resourced and continually reviewed and refined by the department. We believe in collaborative planning and sharing best practice to ensure that our curriculum remains engaging, accessible and ambitious for all learners. We are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and adapting our provision to meet the needs of every student. As a department, we are incredibly proud of the work we do to support all students in achieving their potential. If successful, you will join a dedicated and supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth and excellence in teaching and learning. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every student experiences the highest quality science education during their time at Meols Cop. We wish you every success with your application and would be delighted to provide any further information or arrange a visit to the department should you wish to find out more about joining our team.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Meols Cop High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 916 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@meolscop.co.uk
Meols Cop High School is in the heart beat of Southport and plays an integral part within the local
community. We prioritise more than just academic achievement; we instil a profound sense of values and
ethics in all our students, as part of our school motto ‘Brokering Aspirations’. Anchored by its four
foundational pillars: Academic Excellence, Values Driven, Professional Standards, and Skills and
Experiences, Meols Cop fosters a holistic learning environment that prepares students for future success.
Meols Cop is a successful school at the heart of the local community. We are committed to providing
stimulating, challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students and invest heavily in
professional development as we believe ‘Teacher improvement is school improvement’. Meols Cop High
School will offer you extensive career development and bespoke CPD opportunities. Staff are specialists
in their areas with strong links to Maths Hubs work, STEM and Research school training programmes.
Moreover, we are keen to ensure the wellbeing of our staff, and our Workload Charter highlights our
commitment to this.
At Meols Cop we celebrate and support collaboration with local businesses, charities and community
groups within the local area, creating meaningful partnerships that benefit both our students and the
broader community. We believe that instilling values such as honesty, empathy, respect, and resilience is
essential for students to succeed not just academically but also in their personal and professional lives.
At Meols Cop we are committed to ensuring that our young people have the skills, qualifications and
characteristics to lead a successful life. We provide a curriculum that will challenge them academically,
that will allow them to develop as citizens of the world and to undertake experiences that will allow them
to explore passions and make informed choices about their futures. The successful candidate will take a
lead role in making this become a reality through developing a culture amongst our staff and students of
high expectations and high standards.
We would encourage you to look at our website, performance tables and OFSTED reports to ensure that
Meols Cop High School is a school that you feel would be suitable for your professional development.
Meols Cop High School is part of Southport Learning Trust and benefits of working within the Trust
include access to Merseyside Pension Fund, a cycle to work scheme and a private health and wellbeing
service. In addition, as part of Sefton’s admissions policy children of staff where the member of staff has
been employed at a school within the Southport Learning Trust for two or more years at the time at which
the admission application for the school is made, their children will be considered for a priority placement
at Meols Cop High School.
Meols Cop High school is a truly special place to work. Please don’t just take our
word for it - interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit us, meet our
team and most importantly, get to know our incredible students. To organise a
tour ahead of application, please contact PA to the leadership team, Miss Sarah
Byrne on byrne-s@meolscop.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Meols Cop High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@meolscop.co.uk.
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