Teacher of Maths

Cardinal Newman Catholic School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding Catholic school in Coventry is seeking a Teacher of Maths to join a supportive staff body. The successful candidate will promote the Catholic ethos and deliver an engaging curriculum. Offering a friendly atmosphere, professional development programs, and various staff benefits, this position is ideal for someone passionate about teaching and fostering a positive environment for students. Come and contribute to our vibrant school community.

Benefits

CPD programmes

Access to gym facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Capacity to teach Mathematics across all ages and ability ranges.
• Willingness to promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Team player in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics across different key stages.
• Deliver an engaging curriculum with excellent subject knowledge.
• Support the wellbeing of students and staff.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Classroom management

Enthusiasm and passion for teaching

Ability to engage students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

The governors of this oversubscribed outstanding Catholic school under the CSI framework, are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026. You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.26 and a Maths progress score of +0.24, with 78% achieving 4+ in 2024, followed by above national results in 2025 with 73% achieving 4+ and 56% achieving 5+.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff. Within the Maths department, we take every opportunity to support each other. We have a well-planned and fully resourced curriculum that shares best practice and supports staff wellbeing. Every teaching classroom is well-resourced, has a visualiser and IWB to support teaching and learning. There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff can meet and socialise outside of the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school.

We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

Responsibilities

• Has the capacity to teach Mathematics across all ages and ability ranges.
• Possess excellent subject knowledge and be able to deliver an engaging curriculum.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and passion for their subject.
• Has fantastic classroom management and organisation.
• Is willing to work as part of a very successful, supportive and friendly team.
• Will promote the Catholic ethos of the school, as part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.
• We welcome candidates from all religious and non-religious backgrounds and the successful candidate will be joining an outstanding department which is fully resourced, with the opportunity to teach English to pupils across all key stages.

Benefits and Environment

• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a "high morale" within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
• A vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• Staff Benefits - including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations. If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!