KS3 Lead Maths

Holy Family Rc And Ce College; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious secondary school in Heywood, England is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Maths Teacher. This role involves teaching and motivating students within a highly achieving Maths department. Applicants should possess strong subject knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding young people. This position offers excellent professional development and guidance for all teachers.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Supportive Senior Leaders

Strong Christian ethos

Qualifications

• Experience of raising achievement across all age and ability ranges.
• Ability to work as a team player and contribute to overall success.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and drive the performance of the Maths department.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and support student progress.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching abilities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Motivation to raise achievement

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Lifelong learning belief

Job description

Overview

Are you a Math teacher looking to play a key role in one of the highest achieving Maths departments in the Rochdale borough? This post is an exciting opportunity to teach and work within a team of highly motivated and inspiring staff. Holy Family RC & CE College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Maths who is passionate about education and who has a flair for working with young people, and who will drive the Maths department on to its next stage of development as a high performing faculty. Holy Family RC and CE College is a Dual Faith Christian 11-16 school located in Heywood, Rochdale. The College was judged as "Good" by OFSTED in January 2022 and "Outstanding" by both Salford and Manchester Diocese in June 2023. The College is committed to becoming Outstanding in all areas and is rapidly driving improvement across the school. This post would be suitable for teachers who would welcome the chance to become part of our exciting journey.

What we can offer you

• Keen, committed students who are positive and active learners in a College that has a strong, Christian Ethos.
• Excellent professional development and guidance - we welcome applications from NQT's and all those who believe they have the skills to become an exceptional teacher.
• A very successful and over-subscribed school which is growing
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning;
• Supportive and focused Senior Leaders with a passion to develop talented staff into the Middle and Senior Leaders of tomorrow.
• The chance to be part of a school that has a "can and will do" attitude, and the chance to be part of an exceptional department.

What we want from you

• A teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range
• Highly motivated and a belief that we can change the life chances of young people for the better
• A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help students to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures
• The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team, with a smile
• A "can do" attitude that permeates your approach to the job, and a commitment to being the best you can be

Safeguarding and recruitment

To support the Christian ethos of our school Holy Family College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

How to apply

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 12:59 on Thursday 2nd October 2025.