About the team we are recruiting to

Due to the relocation of the current postholder, the Governors of this high achieving Catholic 11-18 school wish to appoint an outstanding colleague to work as Teacher of Maths within our supportive school community.

What is the job role?

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to the achievement and well-being of all students

• be an excellent classroom practitioner

• have the ability to inspire and motivate

• have high standards and expectations.

Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School is part of the Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company along with Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School and Christ the King, St Augustine’s,   St Thomas More, St Elizabeth’s and St John Vianney Catholic Primary Schools which are all located in Coventry.  Our Academy moto is “Achieving together in Faith”. 

We have a fantastic commitment to professional development and believe that the right person can make a real difference. We spend dedicated time on professional development through pedagogy led sessions, breakouts, coaching and other professional activities.

All our employees uphold the Catholic ethos of the school regardless of their own belief  system, as we strive to provide the best education for our young people.

The Mathematics Department consists of an enthusiastic and mutually thriving team who are passionate about developing every child’s confidence and appreciation for the subject. We believe that everyone can be a mathematician.

The department has nine specialist mathematics teachers and an achievement mentor. Every member of the department has their own classroom with an interactive whiteboard

Who are we looking for?

Curriculum

Staff are committed to improving teaching and learning and use a wide variety of resources within the classroom. We have a cohesive bespoke scheme of learning which is fully resourced to reduce workload whilst still enabling teachers freedom to adapt lessons to their own individual needs. The department is continually reflecting on and improving the scheme through collaborative planning to ensure every child can be successful in Mathematics.

We are working closely with the Origin Maths Hub on the ‘Teaching Mathematics for Mastery’ programme to further improve our pedagogy and that of surrounding schools. We are also a ‘Problem Solving School’ and have been part of the Nrich teacher panel and are committed to embedding problem solving in our lessons.

Students follow the 9 - 1 Edexcel GCSE course at Key Stage 4 and the Edexcel A Level course at Key Stage 5.

Results

In August 2024 82% gained a Grade 4 and above. This pass mark of over 80% has been achieved consistently for the past eight years. 26% gained a Grade 7 or above. Both are well above national measures. At A Level, 53% gained an A*-B.

Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025.

Interview date: TBC

Application forms and further details are available by contacting the school on the above telephone number or email

To apply for this job, go to My New Term

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147345/EDV-2025-BUCS-05407

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council