Teacher of Maths

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6EG

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 2pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Teacher of Maths job summary

Teacher of Maths

Inspire. Challenge. Transform.

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy, part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Maths to join our high performing Mathematics department and contribute to our Trust's mission of transforming children's lives through a world class Catholic education.

As part of the St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, you will work within a community that values ambition, character, and excellence, and where teachers are supported to deliver the best for every learner.

Across our Trust, we place Christ at the centre, prioritise reading and vocabulary, and deliver a curriculum that builds powerful knowledge, character, and aspiration. If you are passionate about Maths and want to work in a culture that invests in staff, values, expertise, and supports professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Maths teacher to deliver knowledge rich, well sequenced teaching that secures strong progress for students across KS3 and KS4. You will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that builds deep conceptual understanding, mathematical fluency, and confidence in problem solving.

You will play a key role in:

• Delivering high quality Maths lessons that reflect our Trust's curriculum principles: clarity, coherence, challenge, and high expectations.
• You will contribute to a well structured curriculum designed to support mastery, retrieval, and long term retention
• You will help shape a culture where students enjoy Maths, embrace challenge, and are well prepared for future study
• Preparing pupils for GCSE and A Level examinations
• Using assessment and data to close gaps and stretch high prior attainers
• Upholding our Trust's culture of high expectations, excellent behaviour and pastoral care
• Opportunities to teach A Level Maths or Further Maths may be available

This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher who wants to work in a collaborative, forward thinking Trust with strong professional development and Trust wide professional learning networks.

What We're looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Has QTS and a degree in Maths
• Has strong subject knowledge to ensure excellent progress for all learners
• Delivers high quality teaching that inspires curiosity and deepens understanding
• Uses assessment intelligently to drive progress and raise attainment
• Models our Trust's values and contributes to a strong Catholic ethos
• Is reflective, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement
• Believes every child can achieve highly, regardless of background
• Please see job description and person specification for further details

Why join SJCMAT

• A Trust committed to transforming children's lives
• A culture built on Gospel values, high expectations and pastoral excellence
• A knowledge-rich curriculum with strong central support
• Access to Trust-wide Professional Learning Networks
• High quality CPD and leadership development pathways
• A supportive, collaborative Science department
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction

How to apply

Please visit our website for details and application form at: www.sjcmat.co.uk  

If you are passionate about Maths, committed to excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to receive your application. Early applications are strongly encouraged and visits to the school are welcomed. 

Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete. We cannot accept CVs. 

Please note – only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted following the closing date. 

For shortlisted applicants an online search will be conducted prior to interview. 

For further information and school visits please contact: dhennigan@sfx.sjcmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 8th May 2026 at 2pm 

Shortlisting: Friday 8th May 2026

Interviews will be held on: WC 11th May 2026 - Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be notified of the specific day, time and arrangements as part of the invitation 

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at an interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview. 

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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-s-college-l25-6eg

Part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy is a school rooted in gospel values.

Our academy, founded in 1842, has a long and illustrious history, with a tradition of excellence. We are situated within impressive grounds in the south of Liverpool, serving pupils from across Liverpool.

Central to our ensuring the tradition of excellence continues is the partnership with parents around the child and pupil. It is only through close collaboration between parents and the academy can our aims be ultimately achieved.

This is a rapidly improving school. Our whole community is driven to ensure that Saint Francis Xavier’s Academy regains its rightful place as one of the City’s leading schools and the preeminent Catholic boys’ school.

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