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Teacher of Mathematics
St Joseph's Catholic School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
19 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- ECT/MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
ECT/MPS/UPS
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
St Joseph's Catholic School
"With God's love and inspiration, we aspire to achieve excellence"
Job Title: Teacher of English
Responsible to: Head of English & Drama
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: April 2026
Our Maths Department
We are a dynamic, friendly and forward-thinking Maths department, committed to delivering an enriching and inspiring curriculum that ignites curiosity and fosters a lifelong appreciation of mathematical thinking.
Our team is united by a shared passion for mathematics and a deep belief in its power to transform lives. We work collaboratively to create a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to explore, question and grow. We place a strong emphasis on developing pupils’ ability to reason logically, communicate effectively and apply their skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.
Our curriculum is designed to build fluency in core mathematical concepts while challenging pupils to think critically and solve problems creatively. At Key Stage 3, pupils engage with a broad range of topics including algebra, geometry, and data handling, laying the groundwork for confident progression to GCSE and further study.
We actively promote mathematical creativity by encouraging pupils to explore multiple methods and strategies, and we provide regular opportunities for investigative and collaborative learning. We also nurture resilience and independence, helping pupils to embrace challenge and persevere through complex tasks.
Communication is at the heart of our approach. Whether through written explanations, verbal reasoning, or presenting solutions, we support pupils in expressing their mathematical ideas clearly and confidently.
The Role
Main responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Set and assess work in line with pupils’ educational needs and school expectations
- Monitor and report on pupil progress, development, and attainment
- Maintain strong classroom management and a safe, attractive learning environment
- Contribute to curriculum development and teaching strategies
- Support pupils’ academic and personal growth, including guidance on further education and careers
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
- Participate in school meetings, performance management, and professional development
- Uphold the school’s ethos and commitment to safeguarding.
Requirements
- Qualified teacher status or equivalent
- A degree or professional qualification in a related subject
- Experience of teaching at secondary level
- The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
About us
St Joseph’s is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God.
Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.
Find out more and apply
You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our recruitment pack.
We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell, Operations Director on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.
Please complete our online application via MyNewTerm. CV's will not be accepted:
- Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
- Interview date: Wednesday 26 November 202
- Start Date: April 2026
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff within the school will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The school has a designated senior member of the leadership team who is responsible for referring and monitoring any suspected case of abuse. All members of staff will receive training in line with our Child Protection policies.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Joseph's Catholic School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic School website
St Joseph’s is a smaller than average school. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is matched by a strong focus on pupil progress and hence improving their life chances.
Our reputation within the community, following year on year improvements in results has resulted in us becoming oversubscribed and a school of choice for many parents.
School location
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