Teacher of Maths

St Joseph’s Catholic School

“With God’s love and inspiration. we aspire and achieve excellence”

Job Title: Teacher of Maths

Responsible to: Head of Maths

Start Date: April 2025 / September 2025

About the role

We are currently seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to work as part of our dedicated team to teach Maths across Key Stage 3 & 4. Excellent subject knowledge, good team working skills and a commitment to keeping abreast of new ideas of teaching in the field of Mathematics will be important. You will have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage both staff and pupils to develop a passion for this subject.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan and prepare courses and lessons so that teaching and learning has due regard to up-to-date knowledge of the subject and teaching methodology.
• To plan with reference to the Maths schemes of work for each Key Stage.
• To teach pupils according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils, and to maintain accurate records of pupil attendance.
• To support and encourage all pupils to achieve the highest standards that they can. In some cases, this encouragement will extend to independent learning and pupil involvement in extra activities beyond the classroom.
• To communicate and consult with parents and others outside the school when necessary (including appropriate meetings) according to the routines of the School.
• To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, using the scope of the existing guidelines and the expectations of conduct as specified by the Headmaster.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Batchelor’s degree in Mathematics or Education.
• Strong enthusiasm for mathematics and teaching.
• Ability to engage pupils with diverse learning needs.

About us

St Joseph’s is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God.

Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.

What we can offer you

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard.
• Free onsite parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan – cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments.
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Find out more and apply

You can find out more about this role and St Joseph’s Catholic School by downloading our vacancy pack.

We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell our HR Officer at ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.

Please complete our online application via https://shorturl.at/NKOCP. CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 7th February 2025

Interview date: Thursday 13th February 2025

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Joseph’s Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring all individuals are treated with respect and fairness.