Teacher of Maths
Court Fields School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026
Closing date
25 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 March 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, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS to UPS
Additional allowances
Numeracy Lead (TLR2a - £3527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to rising student numbers and an oversubscribed Year 7 intake for September 2026, we are expanding our team and seeking an exceptional Teacher of Maths to join Court Fields School. We want an inspiring, enthusiastic educator who brings energy to the classroom and a passion for building mathematical confidence in young people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, supportive Maths Department and make a real impact on students’ learning and progress.
For the right candidate there is also an opportunity to lead Numeracy across the school. We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Whole School Numeracy Lead to champion numeracy across our school. This role involves driving a consistent, whole school approach to mathematical skills, supporting colleagues to embed numeracy within their subject areas, and promoting a culture where numeracy is valued by all learners. The successful candidate will analyse data to identify priority areas, deliver high quality staff training, and ensure students develop the confidence and skills needed to access the full curriculum.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a passion for inclusive and adaptive teaching practice
- Is a strong practitioner with a good grasp of pedagogy
- Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential
- Is highly literate and numerate
- Has a sound knowledge of the KS3 and 4 National Curricula
- Has experience of teaching GCSE Mathematics
- Has a good understanding of curriculum design
What the school offers its staff
Court Fields’ staff and students are committed to our school, where every child, regardless of background, achieves well, feels they belong to our community and fully participates in school life, to develop character and the resilience to succeed. We are determined to continue to make a positive difference as a central part of our thriving local community, and to build on the significant development of the last few years. We are also part of the thriving Blackdown Education Partnership, which includes 6 secondary schools and 6 primary schools across Devon and Somerset.
You would be joining a thriving and passionate team, with a diverse range of subjects and pedagogical knowledge, academic interests and expertise.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Court Fields School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 826 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Court Fields School website
- Email address
- schooloffice@courtfields.bep.ac
Court Fields School has nearly 800 students on roll and is an 11-16 fully comprehensive secondary school. Our 3 values of ‘Achieve, Belong and Participate’ drive all that we do.
At Court Fields School our priority is our students: their academic and pastoral outcomes. We focus on high quality teaching and learning and promote a climate of success and achievement for every student. We have a passion for and a commitment to the core purpose of education and focus relentlessly on each student’s right to the very best provision. We are committed to fostering self-confidence, enthusiasm, perseverance and integrity.
We continue to work relentlessly to support students to achieve academic success, develop their creativity and excel. We provide a positive learning environment where students encounter a wide range of experiences safely, encouraged by a team of dedicated and highly experienced professionals. Our vibrant learning community, coupled with a culture of high standards and high expectations brings out the best in every student, supports ambition and establishes secure foundations for the future.
Court Fields is an inspiring place to work. Having already made significant improvements over the last 2 years, it is an exciting time to join our team. Our staff, students, parents/carers and community are proud of the school, support its journey, and are committed to ensuring that Court Fields provides the very best for every child.
Staff at all levels have a strong visible presence within the school and both students and staff are responsive to one another. If there is a problem, we will take any action quickly and fairly. There must be no child invisible at The Castle Partnership Trust and incidents are dealt with quickly and effectively, so that children know and trust that we will take care of things and will go the extra mile with them. We are also committed to widening participation so that every child participates in learning and enrichment. All members of the school community are expected to pursue these aims.
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