Maths - Second in Department

Archbishop Blanch CofE High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 6HQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 38,400 - 52,835 + TLR 2b
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School, part of the Belong Church of England Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious Second in Mathematics to join our successful and thriving Mathematics Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, or for an experienced middle leader looking to further develop their impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school.

Working alongside the Head of Mathematics, you will play a key role in leading teaching and learning, driving standards and achievement, and developing an engaging and ambitious curriculum. You will have responsibility for a Key Stage and will lead on enrichment opportunities that inspire a love of mathematics beyond the classroom.

We are seeking a teacher who:

Is an outstanding practitioner with a proven record of success in teaching Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4 and has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and engagement. The right candidate will have strong curriculum knowledge and a passion for improving outcomes for all learners, is committed to professional development, collaboration and sharing best practice and supports and promotes the Christian ethos and values of the school.

As Second in Mathematics, you will:

Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Mathematics Department and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for a designated Key Stage.

Monitor student progress and attainment, implementing effective intervention strategies where required and support staff development through coaching, mentoring and collaborative planning. You will develop exciting enrichment opportunities, competitions and wider curriculum experiences that encourage students to enjoy and excel in Mathematics.

At Archbishop Blanch, we are proud of our strong academic standards, inclusive culture and commitment to developing the whole child.

As part of Belong CE Multi Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

A supportive and collaborative Trust community. High-quality professional learning and leadership development opportunities. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing. Opportunities to work across schools within the Trust.

Enthusiastic, respectful students who are eager to learn. A welcoming school community underpinned by Christian values.

Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School and Belong Church of England Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

What the school offers its staff

As a school, we offer;

• High quality CPD
• Wellbeing champions who support wellbeing initiatives across the school
• Extra curricular opportunities
• An excellent working environment in our lovely modern school
• Engaged students with lots of ambition
• If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right step for you, please read into the details of the job and person specifications. Please book a tour of our school using the email addressrecruitment@blanch.org.uk

• We welcome applications from our diverse local community, from Christian and world faith communities and from maths enthusiasts of all backgrounds – passion for the subject really is key!

  Application is via our SAM Recruit portal link: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-BCoET-0025

• All applicants will need to have full enhanced DBS clearance to work with young people as we are absolutely committed to safeguarding all students, staff and members of our Archbishop Blanch Community.

Please contact recruitment@blanch.org.uk to arrange an informal visit to the school. Good luck with your applications – we look forward to meeting you.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ABS Recruitment Pack - 2026.pdf - 13.3 MB (opens in new tab)

Belong CE Recruitment Pack 26.pdf - 6.95 MB (opens in new tab)

About Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Archbishop Blanch CofE High School website
• Email address: recruitment@blanch.org.uk
• Phone number: 0151 330 5151
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-blanch-cofe-high-school-liverpool

Archbishop Blanch CE High School is a vibrant, faith-led community where young people are nurtured to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Now a proud member of the Belong CE Multi Academy Trust, the school is part of a wider family united by the Christian values of Hope, Love, Community, and Compassion. These values, shared across all Belong schools, shape an environment where every individual is valued and empowered to flourish.

Our school is home to students representing more than 30 ethnicities, faiths, and cultural identities. This rich diversity is not only celebrated but woven into the daily life of the school, creating a truly inclusive and welcoming community. Students feel a deep sense of belonging from the moment they walk through our doors, supported by a staff team who know each pupil’s strengths, passions, and potential.

Academic excellence is at the heart of Archbishop Blanch. The school continues to maintain outstanding outcomes at Key Stage 4 and beyond, championing ambition and high expectations for all. Our work as a Lead School for Initial Teacher Training with Liverpool John Moores University reflects our commitment to developing exceptional teaching and learning across the region.

In the latest Ofsted inspection (June 2025), the school was praised for sustaining the high standards set in previous years. Inspectors highlighted our exceptional curriculum, the calm and purposeful environment, and the way pupils “flourish in a haven of calm where learning proceeds uninterrupted,” achieving exceptionally well across subjects. Diversity, student leadership, and community service were celebrated as defining strengths of our culture.

Our modern, purpose-built building provides an inspiring environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. Strong post 16 and post 18 outcomes ensure that our leavers successfully progress to leading universities, apprenticeships, or meaningful employment, equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and character they need for the future.

At Archbishop Blanch, we create a community where each young person can grow into the very best version of themselves.

Arranging a visit to Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@blanch.org.uk.

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