Teacher of Mathematics

Catholic Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Plessington Catholic College in Wirral is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics. This full-time, permanent post starts on 1 January 2027 and reports to the Head of Department. You will teach across the full age and ability range and contribute to high standards in a school with a strong Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will join a thriving Maths department with a history of strong KS4/KS5 results and will benefit from mentoring and professional development within the MAT.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Maths.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the full range of age and ability.
• Work within a thriving Maths department focused on raising academic standards.
• Commit to the Catholic ethos and the welfare of students.

Job description

Job Title

Teacher of Mathematics

Location

St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To

Head of Department

Salary Grade

MPS/ UPS

Contract

This is a full-time 1 FTE, permanent contract from 1st January 2027

Start Date

1st January 2027

Closing Date for Applications

19th October 2026 at 12.00pm

Interviews to be held

To be confirmed

An enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Maths is required to join a thriving and successful curriculum area.

This role represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for any candidate who is eager to be a part of an organisation that seeks to secure the very highest educational standards for students, who has high standards, commitment, passion, and the ability to teach across the full range of age and ability.

The successful candidate will share in our vision for Catholic Education as part of a successful and experienced Maths department, which is committed to raising academic standards for all students whilst supporting the spiritual and moral development of the whole person.

The Maths department is both innovative and supportive with a history of strong results at KS4 and 5, focused on inspiring children to reflect, learn and achieve.

St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academyhas been an oversubscribed 11-18 college for more than 10 years.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Want to transform children’s lives and develop a love of Maths.
• Are excellent classroom practitioners
• Work well with staff and students alike
• Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
• Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub and a cutting edge Teaching School Hub.
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities to engage in system leadership
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
• Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of great benefits(some benefits are contract dependent)

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability,

marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,

sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.