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Geography Maternity Cover Teacher

Lipson Co-operative Academy · Plymouth, South West

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About the role

We are seeking a committed and

resilient teacher of geography to join our team and make a real difference to

the lives of young people in our community.

Are you ‘hungry, humble and smart’?

Do you have the determination to build strong relationships, set high

expectations, and ensure every student succeeds -no matter their starting

point?

Lipson Co-operative Academy is a

vibrant, community-focused school guided by our P.E.R.K. values- Prepared,

Engaged, Respectful, Kind. We serve a diverse and often disadvantaged

community, and we are proud of the inclusive, supportive environment we provide

for both students and staff.

Our geography department is welcoming,

supportive and ambitious. We work as a team, with egos left at the door, and a

shared commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

At Lipson, staff feel valued and

supported, while also being challenged to continually improve through a

region-leading coaching programme.

“100% of staff would recommend Lipson as a good place to work” – Edurio

staff survey, December 2025

You’ll need to share our passion for improving

the life chances of the children in our community and willing to contribute to enrichment activities. You will need to be relentless, positive and kind, and

prepared to teach ‘The Lipson Way’.

Enough about what we think, click here to hear what our staff think about working at Lipson!

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong behaviour management and high

expectations

Builds positive relationships with

students quickly

Is resilient, consistent, and

solution-focused

Is committed to improving life chances

for young people

Is willing to contribute to the wider

life of the school

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Location Plymouth, South West
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