Teacher of Maths; Maternity Cover

Responsibilities

• Ensure an outstanding Catholic educational experience, engaging and fulfilling for all pupils
• Deliver a balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students within Mathematics
• Be accountable for student progress and development within the teaching groups allocated
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the Mathematics curriculum requirements
• Inspire and engage pupils in the vision for the school
• Ensure effective strategies enable all pupils to make good progress
• Track student achievement regularly, transforming data into action
• Set high expectations for quality teaching and learning in your Mathematics classes
• Ensure planning meets the needs of all learners
• Deliver engaging lessons with frequent assessment, feedback and intervention
• Assist in developing schemes of work, resources, marking and assessment policies within designated curriculum areas
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and how they might affect student learning and teaching methodologies
• Display highly effective subject knowledge
• Help foster the spiritual development of pupils in accordance with the school's Mission Statement
• Promote the school's ethos and culture to the broader community
• Actively participate in the school's development scheme through professional training and development
• Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect, to create a positive school culture
• Celebrate the achievements of individual students
• Work effectively with Technicians and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Manage own workload and that of others to maintain a healthy work/life balance
• Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for personal development

• In 2025, 73% of students achieved at least a grade 4 in English & Maths while 46% achieved a grade 5 in these subjects
• 82 grade 9s and 115 grade 8s in 2025 demonstrate exceptional attainment across a wide range of subjects
• Exceptional results in open, Maths and English subjects place us in the top 20% of similar schools nationally

Located in Stockport, South of Manchester, St James' Catholic High School is a thriving Catholic community that places children at the centre of everything we do. The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be a "Good" Catholic school. St James' is a highly academic performing school with 825 students and 100 staff.

Our three values of Family, Faith and Excellence are lived out every single day by staff, students and all stakeholders. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will conduct child protection screening, including Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

St James' Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are especially encouraged to apply from groups currently under-represented in the workforce.