Teacher
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS (Maternity Cover)
Required from September 2025
Grade: MPR/UPR
The Role:
- The school is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic individual as a teacher of Mathematics (maternity cover).
- 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.
- If you are an ECT, in addition to our ECT coordinator, our ECT mentor is a member of the Maths department so you would receive our ECT support programme from a subject specialist.
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 Century Tech, Learning by Questions, 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.
Other Information
Please apply using the quick apply button on TES: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-mathematics-maternity-cover-lancashire-2230668