KS4 Lead Teacher of Maths

Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MS + TLR

KS4 Lead Teacher of Maths job summary

Are you an ambitious and talented Maths teacher looking for the next step in your career?

Blessed William Howard Catholic High School, part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic KS4 Lead Teacher of Maths to join our successful Mathematics Department from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement and ensuring every student can fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing Key Stage 4 provision, supporting colleagues, driving curriculum improvement and promoting outstanding outcomes in Mathematics.

About You

You will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing positive outcomes in Mathematics.
• Have high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour.
• Be able to lead, motivate and support colleagues effectively.
• Be committed to continual professional development and educational excellence.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Why Join Blessed William Howard?

We are a thriving and inclusive 11-18 Catholic school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal development. Staff benefit from:

• A caring and supportive Christian community.
• High academic standards and a commitment to success for all.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A wide range of extracurricular activities.
• Strong leadership and collaborative working practices.

As part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust, you will join a family of schools committed to providing exceptional education and excellent opportunities for staff development and career progression.

"There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors." - Diocesan Section 48 Report.

Safeguarding

Blessed William Howard Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 8.00am
Interview Date: Monday 19 October 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Blessed William Howard Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 950 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed William Howard Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-william-howard-catholic-school-stafford

This school 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. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

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