Teacher of Mathematics

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving Maths department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, the ability to teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a genuine passion for engaging and inspiring students through high-quality teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented mathematician to join a school where students are motivated and keen to learn. For the right candidate, there is also the potential to develop teaching at Key Stage 5. We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Person Specification The person specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. It is expected that the successful applicant will have and can demonstrate: Qualifications Essential:

• Maths-related degree level qualification.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience & Skills Essential:
• Proven ability to teach across a range of abilities and key stages.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly to a variety of audiences: staff, students and parents/carers.
• Experience of developing initiatives in collaboration with other staff.
• The ability to use an imaginative range of teaching strategies to promote high expectations and high levels of challenge in the classroom.
• The ability to plan for progression in learning, using intervention as necessary.
• An interest in planning and facilitating extra-curricular activities to enhance students' learning experience.
• The ability to use assessment for learning to improve teaching and learning as well as to assess and record student progress.
• The ability to establish a safe and purposeful working atmosphere that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.
• The ability to use ICT in a creative way to develop teaching resources as well as to enrich the curriculum.
• A commitment to teaching the full ability range.
• Sound experience of planning, teaching and assessment and methods of recording and assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to enthuse, engage and motivate a diverse student population.
• The ability to use assessment for learning to improve teaching and learning as well as to assess and record student progress.
• The ability to establish a safe and purposeful working atmosphere that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.
• A commitment to working collaboratively within the curriculum area and across the school.
• An interest in planning and facilitating extra-curricular activities to enhance students' learning experience.
• Sound experience of planning, teaching and assessment and methods of recording and assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Knowledge Essential:
• An excellent understanding of curriculum developments in Mathematics.
• Have excellent subject knowledge.
• A secure knowledge of assessment for learning strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school curriculum, including the National Curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 18.
• Understanding of the principles behind school improvement planning, monitoring, review and evaluation of progress.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Personal Qualities Essential:
• Highly supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Professional integrity.
• The ability to encourage and cultivate the personal development and skills of members of the department.
• High, realistic expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.
• Sensitivity to the aspirations, needs and self-esteem of others.
• Proven ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to be a reflective and evaluative practitioner who is willing to learn and develop.
• Be an excellent role model for students at all times.
Other Essential:
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Positive recommendation in professional references (minimum of two).
• Enhanced DBS check.
To apply, having read the person specification above, please visit the school's website to download and complete the CES Teacher Application Form (https://www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk/) Please refer to the 'Notes to Applicants' document (which can also be found on the school website) when completing your application to ensure all required forms are submitted. Please submit applications to the Headteacher's PA, Ms Silvana Saragosa-Voysey (apply@holycross.kingston.sch.uk) For further information regarding this post or to visit the school, please contact Daniel Clark, Acting Head of Maths (dclark73@holycross.kingston.sch.uk). Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 30 April 2026. Interviews: May be conducted at any point in the application process. The Holy Cross School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, based on the quality and quantity of applications received. This may be before the advertised closing date, and applicants will be notified where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and online searches as part of due diligence will be required prior to the commencement of this post. We are a diverse, tolerant and welcoming school, committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We value difference and encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving Maths department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, the ability to teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a genuine passion for engaging and inspiring students through high-quality teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented mathematician to join a school where students are motivated and keen to learn. For the right candidate, there is also the potential to develop teaching at Key Stage 5. We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs)., Essential:
• Maths-related degree level qualification.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience & Skills Essential:
• Proven ability to teach across a range of abilities and key stages.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly to a variety of audiences: staff, students and parents/carers.
• Experience of developing initiatives in collaboration with other staff.
• The ability to use an imaginative range of teaching strategies to promote high expectations and high levels of challenge in the classroom.
• The ability to plan for progression in learning, using intervention as necessary.
• An interest in planning and facilitating extra-curricular activities to enhance students' learning experience.
• The ability to use assessment for learning to improve teaching and learning as well as to assess and record student progress.
• The ability to establish a safe and purposeful working atmosphere that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.
• The ability to use ICT in a creative way to develop teaching resources as well as to enrich the curriculum.
• A commitment to teaching the full ability range.
• Sound experience of planning, teaching and assessment and methods of recording and assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to enthuse, engage and motivate a diverse student population.
• The ability to use assessment for learning to improve teaching and learning as well as to assess and record student progress.
• The ability to establish a safe and purposeful working atmosphere that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.
• A commitment to working collaboratively within the curriculum area and across the school.
• An interest in planning and facilitating extra-curricular activities to enhance students' learning experience.
• Sound experience of planning, teaching and assessment and methods of recording and assessment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Knowledge Essential:
• An excellent understanding of curriculum developments in Mathematics.
• Have excellent subject knowledge.
• A secure knowledge of assessment for learning strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school curriculum, including the National Curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 18.
• Understanding of the principles behind school improvement planning, monitoring, review and evaluation of progress.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Personal Qualities Essential:
• Highly supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Professional integrity.
• The ability to encourage and cultivate the personal development and skills of members of the department.
• High, realistic expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.
• Sensitivity to the aspirations, needs and self-esteem of others.
• Proven ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to be a reflective and evaluative practitioner who is willing to learn and develop.
• Be an excellent role model for students at all times.
Other Essential:
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Positive recommendation in professional references (minimum of two).
• Enhanced DBS check.