Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time

Advert Start Date:
06/10/2026

Advert End Date:
18/10/2026 23:59

Salary:
Main Pay Scale 1 - 6/Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3 (£32,916 - £51,048)

Hours per week:
Full time, Permanent

Job Category:
Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID:
303111

Employment Location:
St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Number of posts:
1

Closing date:
18 Oct

Further Information

Location:
St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Grade:
Main Pay Scale 1 - 6/Upper Pay Scale 1 - 3 (£32,916 - £51,048)

Hours:
Full time, Permanent

Start date:
January 2027

St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11-18 year old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.

Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being 'the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education' [Canon Law: 796].

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, with a total of 48 schools. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Mathematics to join St Thomas More Catholic School. The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who has the ability to motivate young people of all abilities and will be able to work well as part of a
dynamic hardworking team who put teaching and learning at the forefront of everything that they do. You will contribute to the development of an excellent standard of teaching within the Mathematics department. You will be passionate about raising the achievement of all students, particularly the disadvantaged, including those with SEND.

How to Apply:

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 18 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Supporting documents

• Teacher of Mathematics - Job Description & Person Specification.pdf (305.24 KB)


• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)


• Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)


• Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Mathematics to join St Thomas More Catholic School. The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who has the ability to motivate young people of all abilities and will be able to work well as part of a
dynamic hardworking team who put teaching and learning at the forefront of everything that they do. You will contribute to the development of an excellent standard of teaching within the Mathematics department. You will be passionate about raising the achievement of all students, particularly the disadvantaged, including those with SEND.

St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11-18 year old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.

Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being 'the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education' [Canon Law: 796].

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, with a total of 48 schools. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.