18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    6 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 September 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hrs per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£32,916 to £51,048

Pay scale

Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about Mathematics and you can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for pupils?

Rainhill High School is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join our high-performing team from January 2027. You will teach KS3 and KS4 Maths, in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

This is a full-time permanent contract. We welcome applications from both experienced & early career teachers.

Why Join Us?

  • ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
  • Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
  • Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more

As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:

- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students

- Dedication to continuous professional development

- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community

Criteria

Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS

Degree in related subject

Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training

Professional knowledge and understanding

Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages

Assessment

Teaching and Learning strategies

Ability to teach subject to GCSE

Ability to teach subject to A-Level

Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities

An awareness of safeguarding children issues

Personal Skills and Attributes

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills

Personal motivation

Ability to motivate students

Excellent organisation and administration skills

Excellent ICT Skills

Work as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

Our school has a long and strong record of academic success. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.

Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.

Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.

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

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About Rainhill High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1535 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01744677205

11-18 Mixed Academy 1534 on roll Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England. The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work. Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives. Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education

Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School

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

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