Teacher of Mathematics

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic education organization in Blaydon-On-Tyne is looking for a dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join their team at St Thomas More Catholic School. The ideal candidate will be a strong practitioner, capable of motivating students of all abilities and contributing to the development of high-quality teaching within the Mathematics department. The position is full-time, permanent, beginning September 2026. The trust strives to provide a supportive environment for all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and places a high value on collaboration among its partner schools.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom practitioner with subject expertise in Mathematics.
• Ability to motivate students across all abilities.
• Passionate about raising achievement for all students, particularly disadvantaged ones.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons for 11-18 year old students.
• Contribute to the development of the Mathematics department.
• Work collaboratively with a team to best support student learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Motivation skills

Subject knowledge in Mathematics

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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: 1st September 2026

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, which will have 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 on Sunday, 25th January 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.