Faculty Lead in Maths
St John Fisher Catholic College, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,101.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR of £12,518
Faculty Lead in Maths job summary
About This Role
As Faculty Lead for Maths, you will drive an ambitious and engaging curriculum that develops learners’ skills in numerical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring learners receive a high-quality education that prepares them for both academic and vocational success. You will be responsible for strategic curriculum leadership, outcomes, staff development and the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning within the Maths Faculty. You will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that reflects our Catholic ethos, promoting curiosity, resilience and a sense of purpose.
You’ll oversee Maths lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, from guiding Year 7s through their first algebraic expressions to helping Year 11 master their trigonometric ratios. Our curriculum modelensures that every learner is challenged and supported to reach their full potential. You will use assessment, data and evaluation to drive sustained improvement in learner outcomes.
What Can We Offer You?
- A passionate and supportive Maths Faculty dedicated to fostering a love of Mathematics.
- A well-structured curriculum, based on Edexcel specifications for GCSE and A-Level, ensuring learners develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Engaged learners who appreciate a good mathematical challenge and the joy of finding ‘x’.
- Excellent resources, including interactive smart TVs, dynamic digital tools, and a strong collaborative teaching culture.
- A strong focus on CPD and career progression, supporting you to develop as a teacher and leader.
- The opportunity to inspire learners beyond the classroom through Maths challenges, STEM clubs, and problem-solving competitions.
About the Faculty
Mathematics is at the core of our curriculum, fostering logical thinking, resilience, and analytical skills.
- KS3: Learners build strong numerical foundations, exploring number theory, algebra, geometry, and statistics in engaging and interactive ways.
- GCSE: Following the Edexcel Mathematics specification, learners develop problem-solving skills across algebra, ratio, proportion, and probability, preparing them for further study or real-world application.
- A-Level: Our Edexcel Maths and Further Maths courses challenge learners to apply their skills in calculus, mechanics, and statistical reasoning—perfect preparation for university and beyond.
What Can You Offer Us?
We are looking for an inspirational leader who can:
✔ Motivate and inspire learners and staff to develop their skills and confidence.
✔ Innovate-bringing fresh ideas to enhance our curriculum and teaching methods.
✔ Lead by example, setting high expectations for achievement and progress.
✔ Demonstrate passion for Maths.
✔ Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and resilience in learners.
✔ Experience of leading or contributing significantly to curriculum development and faculty improvement.
So, if you’re ready to share your passion for Maths, inspire young minds, and shape the next generation of problem-solvers, we would love to hear from you!
Join us at St John Fisher Catholic College and help shape the hearts, minds, and faith of the next generation.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St John Fisher Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1091 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St John Fisher Catholic College website
St John Fisher Catholic College is a high performing, oversubscribed, 11-18 school situated in North Staffordshire. It is our mission to ensure that all our learners experience a truly great education that enables them to flourish academically and shine personally, preparing them for a happy and successful adult life.
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