13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026 or sooner if available

  • Closing date

    2 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 November 2025

Job details

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Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS to UPS with a possible £6,000 relocation allowance

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our small, thriving secondary school near the Lake District. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This position would suit either an experienced or Early Career Teacher. If you are an early career teacher, our support for ECTs is highly regarded. ECTs are on a reduced timetable with a dedicated mentor. We would also happily consider applicants who would like a Part Time role.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher with QTS or a strong trainee due to qualify.
  • Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine love for mathematics.
  • Strong classroom management and ability to deliver engaging lessons that motivate and stretch learners of all abilities.
  • Commitment to raising achievement and supporting students to reach their full potential.
  • A collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider school community.

We offer a supportive working environment within a fantastic team, ample opportunities for career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access, counselling and physiotherapy with free gym facilities on site.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Headteacher, Ian Nevitt on 01900 873290 or at zoe.brentnall@sjchs.uk. We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to meet the department and answer any questions you may have.

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. Further information about the school can be found at https://sjchs.uk

St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance from the popular market town of Cockermouth.

St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.

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.

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About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
517 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.

St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.

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