Teacher of Maths – Maternity Cover

Post Title: Teacher of Maths – Maternity Cover

Responsible to: Curriculum Leader

Location: St. Cuthbert’s RC High School

Salary: M1-UPS

Term of Contract: Fixed Term

Hours per week: 32.5

Start date: January 2026

Closing date: 7th December 2025

At St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, we believe in fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment for both students and staff. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Teacher of Maths to join our dedicated team and inspire students to develop a curiosity and deep understanding of the world around them.

St. Cuthbert’s RC High School is a diverse and vibrant community where our mission — “to be the best that we can be in everything that we do” — sits at the heart of school life. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, our commitment to inclusivity, and our culture of continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within our multi-academy trust. You will be joining a forward-thinking Maths Department that values collaboration, innovation, and high expectations for all.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality Maths lessons that challenge, motivate, and support all learners.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong interest in geographical enquiry and global issues.
• Work collaboratively with a team of skilled and experienced educators to raise standards and share best practice.
• Contribute to a positive learning culture where every student is encouraged to be the best that they can be.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced teachers or ECTs with a passion for Maths and a commitment to student success.
• Teachers who bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute to whole-school improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values – One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact the Deputy Headteacher egallagher@stcuthberts.stoccat.org.uk to make an appointment.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children.  Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice.  Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.  All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: W/C 8th December 2025

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*