Teacher
Early applications are encouraged and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate comes forward and is appointed before the closing date.
Therefore, if you think that you have the skills and values that would make you an ideal employee of Balshaw’s Church of England High School, please submit your application as soon as possible.
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
Required from September 2026
Grade: MPR/UPR
The Role
• The school is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic individual as a teacher of Mathematics.
• All teachers at Balshaw’s have additional planning time above the 10% PPA that is part of the STPCD.
• You would be working in a department that is staffed entirely by Maths specialists.
The Mathematics Department
As mentioned above, the Maths department is staffed entirely by Maths specialists. The department make innovative use of technology in their lessons as all students at Balshaw’s have their own laptop. This provides access to numerous Maths resources that support the implementation of the Maths curriculum including Mathsbox, Maths Pad and Dr Frost Maths.
All students are taught in mixed prior attainment groups with our ambition to achieve success for all. Members of the department often run additional sessions to prepare students for the study of Maths post-16. The Maths department also plan and organise maths themed day trips.
The department have well established links with FE providers such as LUSoM, The University of Lancaster, Edge Hill and Runshaw College. Teams have proudly represented Balshaw’s through their successful participation in competitions hosted by these providers.
Professional Development
Staff at Balshaw’s have an hour per week of dedicated Professional Development time which currently takes place on a Thursday evening. Balshaw’s is also a member of a number of school- to-school support networks that are a legacy of Teaching Schools and staff both deliver training and are able to take part in training across these networks. All teachers are a member of the National College giving them access to a wealth of CPD resources.
All staff are provided with laptop computers, have a dedicated staffroom, CPD library, Staff Health and Wellbeing Resource Library and various kitchen areas and departmental offices. Staff also benefit from the use of a fully-equipped fitness suite.
About Balshaw’s
Balshaw's enjoys the privilege of being one of the most successful schools in the county and the most over-subscribed school in South Ribble. We believe that this is deservedly so.
As a school rooted firmly in the Christian ethos, each student in our care matters deeply to us. However, as an authority controlled school we do not operate any entry criteria and the school is available to students of all abilities, interests and aptitudes. Nevertheless, in following the school motto: (non sibi sed aliis) ‘not for self, but for others’ we aim to create students whose actions reflect the love of Christ as we develop them into full and well-rounded young adults ready to make valuable contributions to our society.
Balshaw’s has a proud history of academic excellence for students dating back to 1782. The school adds significant value to its students from their starting points in Year 7 to the time when they leave in Year 11. Many will go on to study at Runshaw College, which was originally the Sixth Form of Balshaw’s, and others will take up apprenticeships or employment.
Equally important to us is the richness of opportunity available to students at Balshaw’s. Set in 21 acres of beautiful land, Balshaw’s staff provide extra-curricular opportunities that other schools could only hope for. The huge range of clubs and activities have taken many of our students on to careers in sport and media with a number of well-known alumni.
Those who come to teach and work at Balshaw’s will have fantastic opportunities to progress their careers and gain a wealth of experience. That said, Balshaw’s also enjoys an incredibly stable workforce and when you hear the phrase ‘Once a Balshavian, always a Balshavian’ you will realise it to be a truth. The school is only on its 14th headteacher in its 244-year history!
Balshaw’s is more than a school – it is a family. This post offers you the opportunity to become part of the Balshaw’s family where you will be able to make a difference to the lives of the young people who are our future.
The closing date for this position is: Tuesday 24th March at Midnight.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Other Information
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