Teacher of Maths

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Maths job summary

The governors of this oversubscribed outstanding Catholic school under the CSI framework, are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths. The successful candidate will join the school at an exciting time as we prepare for the development of a brand-new, state of the art school opening in January 2026. You will also be joining the school as we celebrate a progress score of +0.26 and a Maths progress score of +0.24, with 78% achieving 4+ in 2024, followed by above national results in 2025 with 73% achieving 4+ and 56% achieving 5+.

We welcome candidates from all religious and non -religious backgrounds and the successful candidate will be joining an outstanding department which is fully resourced, with the opportunity to teach English to pupils across all key stages.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.

Within the Maths department, we take every opportunity to support each other. We have a well-planned and fully resourced curriculum that shares best practice and supports staff wellbeing. Every teaching classroom is well-resourced, has a visualiser and IWB to support teaching and learning.

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff can meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future success of our school. We are determined to continue to, to meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world and we are confident that we will achieve our vision, which is simple: to become an outstanding school in all we do.

We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the capacity to teach Mathematics across all ages and ability ranges.
• Possess excellent subject knowledge and be able to deliver an engaging curriculum.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and passion for their subject.
• Has fantastic classroom management and organisation.
• Is willing to work as part of a very successful, supportive and friendly team.
• Will promote the Catholic ethos of the school

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?

• A well-motivated and respectful body of students.
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop teachers in their career progression.
• A vibrant and extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and personal development opportunities, which broaden the experience of our students.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• Staff Benefits -including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

If you would like to visit the school or discuss opportunities further do not hesitate in contacting the Head of Maths: alexander.heyes@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October 2025 by 9.00am.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-school-coventry

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

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