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  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 September 2026

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Job details

Job role

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, 195 days per year Part time would be considered for the right candidate

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Teachers' MPS to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to rising student numbers and an oversubscribed Year 7 intake for the fourth year, 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.

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.

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

  • Eligibility to join an excellent pension scheme.
  • Option to make additional voluntary contributions to pension for local government pension scheme members which can help boost retirement benefits.
  • Access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Trust wide charity events designed to encourage our people to participate in meaningful activities.
  • Access to wellbeing provision which offers information and advice on a range of workplace and personal issues.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Enhanced special leave provision, including additional time off as part of our ‘Personal Day’ entitlement which supports employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
  • Free car parking.
  • On-site catering facilities, all of which provide healthy and nutritious meals at low cost.

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.
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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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About Court Fields School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
861 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Court Fields School website
Email address
jmartin@courtfields.bep.ac
Phone number
01823 664201
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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.

Arranging a visit to Court Fields School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jmartin@courtfields.bep.ac.

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