Teacher of Maths

Ministry of Justice; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulet High School is seeking a Teacher of Maths on a maternity cover term. The post is fixed-term for one year, not suitable for ECTs, and requires delivering Maths across KS3 and KS4 with potential A-level teaching. The role aims to inspire students and drive excellence within a progressive trust.

The successful candidate will join the Maths department, contribute to high standards, and support learning across the year groups. Apply by the closing date listed.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Maths across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Ability to teach up to A level.
• Motivated and passionate advocate of Maths who can inspire critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths across Key Stage 3 and 4 and up to A level.
• Inspire students to become critical thinkers and enjoy Maths.
• Be a proactive member of the Maths department and school community.

Skills

Maths teaching

KS3/KS4

A level teaching

Inspiring students

Job description

Teacher of Maths (maternity cover) at Paulet High School

New

Job Reference #EDV/2026/PHS/37185

Location Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT

Contract Type Maternity Cover

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £37,101.00 - £45,532.00 Annually (FTE) Maternity Leave cover M3 £37,101 - M6 £45,532 Pay Award Pending

Hours Per Week 32.5

Weeks Per Year 54.143

Closing Date 9:00am, Fri 13th Nov, 2026

Start Date 01/12/2026

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing Monday, 16th November 2026

About this Role

Fixed Term for one year to cover Maternity Leave

This role is not suitable for ECTs.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative teacher to join our Maths department.

The successful candidate will teach Maths across Key Stage 3 and 4 and be willing to teach up to A level. They will be a highly motivated and skilled passionate advocate of Maths and be able to inspire students to become critical thinkers and enjoy the subject.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, please contact our Deputy Headteacher, Vicky Deer, by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01283 247900

Safeguarding Statement

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative teacher to join our Maths department.

The successful candidate will teach Maths across Key Stage 3 and 4 and be willing to teach up to A level. They will be a highly motivated and skilled passionate advocate of Maths and be able to inspire students to become critical thinkers and enjoy the subject.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974