Teacher of Mathematics / St James Academy

WMJobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Academies Trust's St James Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our ambitious team. You will deliver outstanding teaching, use data to drive achievement, and create inclusive learning experiences that meet every learner's needs.

Working with colleagues and Teaching Assistants, you will contribute to high-quality curriculum resources and develop your own professional practice.

Job description

Dudley Academies Trust, St James Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our ambitious and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring all students are engaged, motivated, and make strong progress.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high professional standards, use assessment and data effectively to drive achievement, and create inclusive learning experiences that meet the needs of every learner. Working collaboratively with colleagues and Teaching Assistants, you will contribute to the development of high-quality curriculum resources while continuously developing your own professional practice and subject knowledge. If you are passionate about making a positive difference and helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.

“St James is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite.” – Ofsted 2024

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations for everyone. We are determined to become a centre of excellence for young people who live in central Dudley, improving life chances for all.

Our philosophy is simple: we will ensure the success of our learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour and embracing the talents of each individual.

There is also a strong caring ethos here, which ensures high levels of support for learners and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout the school. Our learners are challenged to extend their interests through a wide programme of extra-curricular activities, sports teams and enrichment activities.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley

Closing date – Wednesday 7th October 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.