Teacher of Maths
Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XX23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS/UPS plus TLR 2.1 £3,527 (gross per annum)
Teacher of Maths job summary
Permanent
Full time (1.0 FTE)
TMS/UPS plus TLR 2.1 £3,527 (gross per annum)
Plus various Company Benefits
Worle Community School - An Academy, part of The Priory Learning Trust, is on a journey of rapid improvement, and we’re looking for a passionate and driven teacher of Maths to help lead the way. The main purpose of this role is to lead, coordinate and develop the designated Key Stage as directed by the Head of Faculty, and to ensure excellent teaching, learning and outcomes in Maths.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maths teacher ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of maths at the school - supporting curriculum development, mentoring colleagues, and most importantly, helping our students thrive.
If you're committed to improving outcomes for young people, driven to inspire students to be the best version of themselves, and eager to work as part of a dedicated, values-led team, then we want to hear from you!
Worle Community School is located in Weston-super-Mare, just five minutes from Junction 21 of the M5, a stone’s throw from the beach, and well-served by public transport.
We are proud to be part of The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winners for Employer of the Year) where staff development, wellbeing, and progression are at the heart of what we do. At Worle Community School, we work hard to make our students, staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be:
Prepared
Respectful
Optimistic
Understanding
Determined
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves. At WCSA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners. Staff benefit from:
A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students.
An excellent CPD programme that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom.
What you will need and do to be successful at WCSA;
- Qualified teacher Status (QTS).
- Highly effective classroom practitioner.
- Strong subject and curriculum knowledge of mathematics (up to and including higher GCSE).
- Proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
- Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
- Commitment to raising standards and inspiring a love of mathematics.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
Flu vaccinations.
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.
Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 6th February 2026
Proposed Start Date: 20th April 2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Worle Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1288 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
About Worle Community School:
WCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals, who leave school not only with good grades, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.
At Worle Community School Academy, WCSA, we look after our colleagues. We are a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
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