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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 May 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: Permanent Term Time 32.5 hours per week MPS/UPS

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Mathematics to join our school. The successful candidate will be passionate in making a difference for our children.We are looking to recruit a colleague with both the commitment and relevant skills to embody our culture, enthuse students, and help to raise standards throughout the school. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time. Having been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in December 2021, we are eager to continue on our school improvement journey – and we look forward to having you on this journey.

The successful candidate will:

  • provide inspirational teaching so that all students make exceptional progress.
  • be an outstanding, passionate and highly motivated teacher.
  • be committed to extra-curricular activities within the department.
  • be able to teach Mathematics up to Key Stage 5.


Our School

The Catholic High School, Chester is an academy where we all strive for excellence. We have a real sense of community, and being part of the community is incredibly important to us. As part of our school improvement journey, we have clear plans to ensure that outcomes continue to improve. Our team approach is evident in everything that we do, and this has been a key factor in securing school improvement in recent years.

As a Catholic School within the Diocese of Shrewsbury, there is an expectation that the successful candidate will embrace Catholic Life working to demonstrate Catholic Social Teaching in everything that we do.

We firmly believe in the importance of all of our students achieving a Quality First Education, which in turn, enabling our students to believe that they can achieve whatever they want to with hard work, determination and self-motivation.

Our Mathematics area is a strong one where achievements in all areas of the subject, including GCSE and A level are good. The Curriculum Leader has high standards from all and staff work hard to ensure all students’ progress.


What we offer

You will be an excellent teacher in your own right. You will also be open to development and coaching for not only yourself but to develop those around you.

As part of The Catholic High School, Chester you will be open to opportunities to develop as an individual within the school through our Training Programme. The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated; joining The Catholic High School, Chester will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.


What the school offers its staff

Full support for newly qualified teachers

Regular CPD and wellbeing activities

Mental health lead support



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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About The Catholic High School, Chester

School type
Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
808 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01244 952788

The Catholic High School, Chester is a Catholic Voluntary Academy situated on the western outskirts of Chester approximately one mile from the city centre. It is an 11 to 18 Roman Catholic mixed comprehensive school with over 900 students including a thriving Sixth Form.

The School exists to provide the best Catholic education for all. This applies to all our students whatever their own faith background. Currently around 70% of our students are baptised Catholics and all our students are equally welcome in the school. We value and appreciate the contribution made by those from other faith backgrounds. Students enjoy high quality teaching, wonderful support and the opportunity to grow and develop in the context of the values promoted by the Catholic Church. We are a warm and friendly school where achievement is celebrated and enjoyed whilst we continue to encourage personal qualities such as kindness, resilience and empathy. In all this our aim is to support our pupils to be the best they can be in all that they do.

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