Teacher of Mathematics - NAY16594

Ktpws; Saltcoats; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Saltcoats is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics for a temporary part-time role at St Matthew's Academy. The position involves delivering effective teaching services to students and requires approval from the Roman Catholic Church. The successful candidate will also need to provide references with their application. Interviews may be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. This role offers a salary range of £34,938 - £52,614 per year and is crucial for the education of young people.

Qualifications

• Approval from the Roman Catholic Church required for this post.
• Ability to provide references alongside the application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective teaching services to children at St Matthew's Academy.
• Conduct interviews potentially via Microsoft Teams.

Job description

# Teacher of MathematicsRef no:: NAY16594Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 23/01/2026Location:: St Matthew's Academy, Jack's Road, Saltcoats, KA21 5NTSalary:: £34,938 - £52,614 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 14 hours per week## Job Summary**This is a re-advertisement of NAY16485. Previous applicants can re-apply.****Temporary until 18th August 2026.****We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.****We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click**This post is based within our Education Directorate. You will be responsible for the delivery of effective teaching services to children and young people attending St Matthew's Academy.**Teaching in Denominational Schools** In accordance with Section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the successful candidate for this post will require to have the approval of the Roman Catholic Church. Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to obtain such approval and this should be done at the earliest opportunity. The necessary documents can be downloaded from the Scottish Catholic Education Service website at:*For more details see the attached Role Profile below.*## Staff Values & BehavioursNorth Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process.Our values of Focus, Passion and Inspiration are core in everything we do and how we do it, they are the foundation that our work is built on across the whole of the Council. However, for the purposes of the recruitment process for teaching posts we will explore the post advertised in conjunction with the appropriate Professional Standards.Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the .## Additional Information**References**As part of the selection process we ask that you **provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form**. References will be read in conjunction with your application form. Therefore, applicants who do not submit references in time will be placed at a disadvantage compared to those who have provided appropriate references, as additional points will be added to your score where the panel are in receipt of a satisfactory reference (i.e 0 points for no reference received, maximum of 6 points for a very strong reference). Your second referee will be contacted by North Ayrshire Council if you are the preferred candidate for the post.Please note that it is **your** responsibility to gather a reference, and forward the completed reference to the relevant contact within the School. References should be received before the closing date for the vacancy. References for this vacancy should be emailed to;Stephen Colligan, Head TeacherEmail Address - [e-mail]**PVG (Children)**This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit **.** For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit .Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.**Our Workstyles**As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:**In Building** – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.This post has been allocated the workstyle: In BuildingMore information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - . If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement