Teacher of Maths

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SE

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 May 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

Teacher of Maths job summary

The School

Welcome to St Richard's Catholic College, where education goes beyond the classroom. We are a vibrant and inclusive secondary school dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community. Our educators are passionate about inspiring students to reach their full potential, and we are always on the lookout for talented, motivated professionals to join our team.

If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and eager to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at St Richard's Catholic College. Together, we can empower the next generation of thinkers, leaders and innovators.

Discover the rewarding career possibilities with us, and help shape the future of our students. Apply today to become a valued member of our teaching community!

The Role

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join a high-achieving department to cover a maternity leave from May 2026.

We offer an excellent programme of induction and professional development; excellent facilities to work in and the support of a strong, creative and committed team of specialists who are aspirational for all pupils, who achieve strong outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:

• identifying clear learning outcomes;
  
• setting tasks which challenge pupils;
  
• setting appropriate and challenging expectations;
  
• setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
  
• having a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils including those with SEND, Pupil Premium and the More Able, and able to use a variety of teaching approaches to engage and support them;
  
• providing a clear structure for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;
  
• making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programmes of study;
  
• making use of St Richard’s ‘six features of an outstanding lesson’;
  
• ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;
  
• maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
  
• care of the teaching area with a contribution to display areas to provide a stimulating and attractive learning environment;
  
• using a variety of teaching methods;
  
• ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the topic taught;
  
• implementing intervention strategies to reduce gaps in progress between different groups;
  
• evaluating and reflecting on own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
  
• ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.

Please see Job Description and Person Spec attached for further details. 

The closing date for applications is Friday February 6th, however, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview on receipt of applications rather than await the closing date.

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

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 St Richard's Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 900 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Richard's Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-richard-s-catholic-college-bexhill-on-sea

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