Teacher of Maths

Penketh High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2BY

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (645)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Maths job summary

This role is for a maths teacher who will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, raise pupil attainment and maintain high standards in numeracy and behaviour; the post is suitable for both early career teachers and experienced teachers and starts January 2027.

What you'll be doing

• Teach engaging, well-sequenced mathematics lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, preparing pupils for strong outcomes at GCSE.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet the needs of different learners and to build strong subject knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Use assessment effectively to track progress, provide timely feedback and intervene where pupils need support to make progress.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and presentation in line with school policy.
• Contribute to department meetings, schemes of work and moderation activities to ensure curriculum coherence and consistency.
• Participate in the school’s CPD programme, including the Early Career Framework (for ECTs), and engage with externally recognised professional development where appropriate.
• Support enrichment activities and contribute to the wider life of the school.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Strong subject knowledge in mathematics and the ability to teach across KS3 and KS4.
• Classroom practice that secures pupil engagement, progress and high expectations.
• Willingness to take part in the school’s CPD programme and to work with colleagues to improve practice.
• Suitable for Early Career Teachers as well as experienced practitioners.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching GCSE mathematics (where applicable).
• Experience contributing to department planning or whole-school initiatives.

About the team / department

The mathematics department at Penketh High School sits within a school that prioritises an academically rigorous curriculum and high expectations. Staff benefit from structured departmental collaboration and school-led professional development. There is a clear focus on supporting teachers new to the profession through a robust ECF programme managed across the Trust and schools in Warrington.

What we offer

-Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

-Occupational sickness and parental leave pay schemes.

-Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, which includes retailer discounts, discounted healthcare cash plan, an EV lease car scheme, a cycle to work scheme and wellbeing resources) and our Employee Assistance Programme delivered through Schools Wellbeing.

-Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through Education Connect, online resources from the National College and access to professional qualifications.

-An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.

About us

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community-facing school that aims to support pupils’ academic and holistic development so they leave with strong skills and positive life chances. Our culture is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. The school is part of The Challenge Academy Trust.

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

How to Apply

All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 722298 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

Equal Opportunities

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

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

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Penketh High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1058 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Penketh High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penketh-high-school-wa5-2by

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications. This provision of professional development includes a robust and comprehensive programme to support teachers new to the profession. Our delivery of the Early Career Framework is overseen and managed by leaders who coordinate the delivery for the schools within the Trust and schools across Warrington. Teachers new to the profession will benefit from excellent support and professional development underpinned by the best evidence-based research, facilitated by knowledgeable and passionate professionals.

This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.

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