Teacher of Mathematics
Penwortham Priory Academy, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JEThis job expired on 8 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applications for a Maths post are invited from committed, creative and inspiring classroom practitioners.
Penwortham Priory Academy is a vibrant and ambitious school with a culture of high expectations. We are now looking for a dynamic Teacher of Maths with a ‘can do’ attitude to join this core faculty. If you consistently deliver excellent lessons and enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential then our improving Maths department, whose evolution is mentioned in our Ofsted report, is the place for you. Penwortham Priory Academy has a relentless focus upon providing outstanding learning experiences and raising achievement and as such...
The ideal candidates will:
- Be committed teachers, who are positive and willing to evolve. (ECTs are encouraged).
- Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day to day practice in the classroom and beyond.
- Have achieved high rates of progress and attainment in their current position if applicable.
- Inspire, motivate and support the individual needs and progress of all students.
- Be prepared for the demands of and changes to the curriculum.
- Be a lifelong learner and a reflective practitioner.
- Work collaboratively with other staff, both within Priory and across other secondary and primary schools, as an active member of our Preston’s Teaching School’s Alliance and our ‘Family of Schools’.
- Contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.
- Be committed to Penwortham Priory Academy’s ethos of high expectations and challenge.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- An exciting opportunity in a friendly, supportive, forward thinking school.
- A tailored induction programme provided by our Professional Mentor.
- Professional development to support your personal ambitions within teaching.
- The opportunity to teach in a school where staff and student relationships are second to none.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Penwortham Priory Academy, we ensure every child who is a registered pupil at our school is safe and protected from harm. We give clear direction to staff, volunteers, visitors and parents about expectations and our legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at our school. We fully recognise the contribution we can make to protect children from harm and to support and promote the welfare of all children who are pupils with us.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Penwortham Priory Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Penwortham Priory Academy website
- Email address
- s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk
We are Penwortham Priory Academy, a great school where every pupil 'Learns to Succeed'. Our vision is to take Priory from 'Good to Great'. Staff at Priory are Committed, Positive and Willing to Evolve in order to achieve our vision. Our daily mission is to uphold our 'Priory Standard' ensuring the highest expectations of all, from all, so that all pupils 'Learn to Succeed' and leave Priory equipped with the right skills and attitudes to help them succeed in life, contribute positively to society, and go on to further education, employment, or training.
Local Amenities
Penwortham is a town in South Ribble, Lancashire, on the south bank of the River Ribble facing the City of Preston.
Penwortham Priory Academy is situated just a 10 minute drive away from Preston Train Station, is easily accessible from motorway, and the larger cities of Manchester and Liverpool are less than 1 hour away.
Arranging a visit to Penwortham Priory Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk.
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