Head of Maths
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 1 award which is currently £12,038 per annum
Head of Maths job summary
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable teacher who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
This is a permanent full-time role starting from 1 September 2025. Applications from staff who are looking for full-time or part-time posts will be considered.
About us
The Trinity Catholic School a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
You would be joining us at an exciting time where we are looking to review our KS3 maths curriculum in line with our school’s new curriculum intent inspired by Pope John Francis: “The Catholic school is a path that leads to the three languages a mature person needs to know: the language of the mind, the language of the heart, and the language of the hands.”
Head – Knowledge-Rich:
Students study and broad and balanced curriculum that it is sequenced carefully over time. We aim to ensure that ambitious substantive and disciplinary knowledge is at the heart of the curriculum. That it is specified in detail and taught to be remembered. As a Catholic school we will prioritise knowledge of Jesus, scripture and the Church’s teachings.
Heart – Faith, Love and Respect:
Through students’ experiences of the curriculum and wider school life, we will ensure that our school is built on faith, love and respect. Relationships are at the heart of the school. Students will have the opportunity to develop their relationship with Jesus through prayer, liturgy, retreat experiences and reflection.
Hands – Application of Knowledge:
Once secure, we will focus on the application of knowledge (e.g. problem-solving, evaluation). Important skills will be modelled and practised until they are mastered, Students will be encouraged to live out their knowledge of the Catholic mission in all of their actions and to use their knowledge make a difference in the world.
We are looking for a candidate who could translate these aims into clear and coherent curriculum plans which are implemented consistently throughout the department.
You will:
- Lead the continuing development of high-quality learning and teaching in all key stages.
- Be committed to achieving excellent results.
- Be able to plan and prepare high quality learning for all students.
- Be a confident, positive, and visible leader with the ability to build relationships with staff, pupils, parents.
- Be able to inspire learning and progress.
- Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have good understanding of the Maths curriculum at all key stages.
- Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude, with a passion for working with young people.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment following safeguarding procedures.
- Use and develop innovative and resourceful teaching methods.
What’s in it for you?
- A salary of £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (MPS1 – UPS 3)
- Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
- A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
- Fantastic benefits:
- Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
- Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
- A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what a warm and welcoming place we are . We encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Lisa Hay on l.hay@trinity.nottingham.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.
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 are not accepted.
About The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1178 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
The Trinity Catholic School serves the children and families of the City of Nottingham and its surrounding areas. Situated in Aspley on a split site in the East of the city, we work with the parishes of St Teresas of Lisieux in Aspley, St Augustine’s in St Anns, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Bulwell and St Mary’s in Hyson Green. Renowned for consistently high academic outcomes, the school prides itself on excellent pastoral care and standards of behaviour whilst working to meet the school mission statement:
“This Catholic School will seek to educate the whole person, academically, morally, socially and spiritually through the example of Jesus Christ and the witness of committed capable teachers”.
Trinity has 1129 pupils including 230 in the Sixth Form. The school holds a number of awards including; Leading Edge Partnership School, Heathy Schools, International School Award, Arts Mark Gold, Sims Partner School, Sports Mark and Career Mark highlighting the breadth of quality within the school and areas of expertise. The school was inspected in October 2008 by OFSTED and judged to be Outstanding. On our last Diocesan Canonical Inspection we were judged as Outstanding (November 2014).
The school promotes involvement in a broad range of extra-curricular activities and celebrates the successes of our children and young people via the school website as well as in school. We promote opportunities both within and outside of the classroom to ensure that all children experience an excellent, rich and varied education to ensure that they are prepared for life after school in further education, employment or training.
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