Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity cover)

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  23 November 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: UPS/MPS (Fringe)
• Additional allowances:

  UPS/MPS (Fringe)

Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful and supportive Mathematics Department on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

The successful candidate will be passionate about mathematics and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that inspires students to achieve their full potential. They will have the ability to teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring excellent outcomes for all learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with the ability to teach Mathematics to KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive lessons that promote excellent progress.
• Have high expectations of students' achievement, behaviour, and attendance.
• Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and support student progress.
• Be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Work collaboratively as part of a successful and dedicated Mathematics team.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated learning community of approximately 1000 students (including 205 in the Sixth Form) where we have a deep-rooted belief in professional development. In exchange for hard work and a commitment to the school, we will ensure that you are prepared for the next stage in your teaching career.

At St Joseph’s we challenge our teachers to “love the children, and to let them know that they are loved,” through everything we do with our students to “Unlock the Belief” in themselves and others. To support teachers in this mission we support teachers by:

• We have a behaviour system that lets teachers teach
• We treat teachers like surgeons with weekly CPD and training
• All teachers are included in our reading and electives programme
• We work hard for the children and we care for each other like a family

You are welcome and encouraged to contact us for a visit and school tour.

Tel: 01753 524713

E-mail: o.mcateer@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

Website: www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

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 St Joseph's Catholic High School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 988 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-high-school-slough

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