Second in Maths

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B (£5,871)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Cuthbert’s RC High School are currently seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Second in Mathematics. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate subject expert who wants to play a key role in shaping and strengthening our Maths department.

As Second in Department, you will support the Head of Maths in building strong foundations for a thriving team, inspiring a love of mathematics across the school, and helping to establish a department that delivers consistently excellent outcomes for all students. You will contribute to curriculum design, model high-quality teaching, and support colleagues to develop their practice.

At St. Cuthbert’s RC High School, we are a diverse and vibrant community, committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic environment for both students and staff. This is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to make your mark, influence the direction of the department, and grow as a leader in a supportive and forward-looking school.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our team, and we are committed to building an inclusive community where every member feels valued and supported. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students of all ages and abilities.
• Believes every young person can achieve and is motivated to help them reach their full potential.
• Is a reflective and ambitious professional, committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
• Brings strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to support and motivate others.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of raising achievement and delivering positive impact.
• In return, you will have the opportunity to help build a Maths department that can become a real strength of the school, while developing your own leadership skills in a supportive and forward-looking environment.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

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

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Deputy Curriculum Leader (2nd in Dept).pdf - 355 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1057 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-rc-high-school-rochdale

St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.

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