Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
England
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
07 December 2025
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
Part Time Teacher of Mathematics
Maternity Leave Cover starting December 2025
0.7 FTE, Scale: MPS/UPS
Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to "be kind, try your best and follow the rules" – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations. Our GCSE results in 2023 were once again amongst the highest in Leeds and we were ranked in the top fifty 11-16 schools in the country in the Sunday Times League Tables, testament to the way that our students and staff have worked together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment.
Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated teacher to join our high achieving school as teacher of mathematics to cover a period of maternity leave. If you are someone who has a natural passion and enthusiasm for maths and a strong desire to help all students reach their full potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Alongside a track record of high achievement in mathematics, the department provides a supportive learning environment committed to developing students' aspiration in achieving their full academic and personal potential. You will be joining a committed team of mathematics specialists that strives for creativity and a commitment to high quality teaching and learning in mathematics.
We pride ourselves on the level of engagement that our children have within the department and we ensure that all students are inspired, encouraged, challenged and supported to reach the highest levels of educational achievement and importantly enjoyment.
We are eager to hear from you if you are:
* An excellent practitioner who believes that all students can achieve.
* Able to excel in an environment where students genuinely enjoy school and have a love of learning.
* Ambitious for yourself and our students, and able to thrive in our supportive, collaborative environment.
* Somebody who wants to work in a happy school where students and staff work together to "…build on the best traditions that we have inherited…"
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn and staff are valued and cared for. We welcome applications from experienced teachers or colleagues who are beginning their careers and will provide outstanding support and guidance to ensure that the successful candidate quickly becomes part of our school community.
Candidates do not need to be practicing Catholics, but a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit prior to application, please email
Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.
Closing date: Monday 17 October 2025 at 9:00am
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
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About Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 4QE
United Kingdom
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Leeds, is a mainstream secondary school for girls and boys aged between 11 and 16. It is a voluntary aided establishment and its denomination is Roman Catholic. It is based in the town of Meanwood in Leeds. At present, there are approximately 922 students enrolled at the school.
Headteacher
Dominic Kelly
Values and Vision
The ethos of our school "to inspire excellence by encouraging every individual to be the person that God calls us to be" celebrates every individual within our school community. We encourage all members of the community - staff and students, to try their best in all situations, celebrating their successes as individuals and collectively through the nurture, care, and guidance we provide for them.
By ensuring our focus is on developing every individual, our students make exceptional progress in all aspects of their education. Our students' outcomes year on year exceed the national average in all measures which we are very proud about – consistently amongst the highest-ranking schools in Leeds. However, we also celebrate the individual success that our students have – be that through extra-curricular participation, their contribution to the Catholic Life of the school, their ability to contribute to the school community through countless leadership roles, their participation in a full range of educational trips and visits… the list is endless.
Our students leave our school with the qualifications, work ethic and resilience to thrive in Post 16 – the majority of our students progress to Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College in Leeds and continue to thrive.
Ofsted report
Cardinal Heenan continues to be a good school. Inspectors recognised that "this is a happy school" in which "the Catholic character and virtues have a strong influence on everything". Ofsted commented on our "ambitious curriculum for all students", our "high expectations of all students", the "range of opportunities for students to learn beyond lessons" and the "high quality programme of careers guidance and advice". Most importantly, they saw our students as "respectful", "take pleasure in attending" and "enjoy their learning".
View Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's latest Ofsted report
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