What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated teacher to join our high achieving school as teacher of maths 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 and staff 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. 5e 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…” What the school offers its staff 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. 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. Candidates do not need to be practicing Catholics, but a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. 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.