Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C - further salary negotiation possible for an outstanding candidate.

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

Commencing September 2025

Apply by:

12 May 2025

Job overview

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LEAD TEACHER FOR MATHEMATICS

Commencing September 2025

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C - further salary negotiation possible for an outstanding candidate.

At St John Bosco Arts College, we are committed to providing an ambitious education that empowers our pupils to flourish. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Teacher for Mathematics to join our team and play a pivotal role in enhancing student outcomes at KS4 and KS5.


As the Lead Teacher for Mathematics, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality curriculum intent and implementation across the Mathematics Faculty. Your focus will be on delivering outstanding teaching that directly impacts student progress and attainment.


Key Responsibilities:


Curriculum Development: Assist in developing syllabuses, resources, and teaching strategies that enhance student achievement.


Teaching Excellence: Plan and deliver high-quality lessons, modelling best practises and using data to track progress and inform interventions.


Staff Leadership: Inspire and mentor colleagues to improve their teaching practises, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.


Strategic Improvement: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to implement policies and practises that drive student success.


Ideal Candidate:


You will be an experienced teacher with a passion for Mathematics education, demonstrating excellent classroom practice and a commitment to improving student outcomes. Your ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff will be essential in achieving our vision of high standards and excellence.


In return we offer:

A 'Good' school [Ofsted, December 2021] An established and supportive department The latest technology An excellent induction programme Support and opportunities for professional development

Please contact the College or visit the website to request further details and an application form. Applications should be completed on the


CES application form together with the Recruitment Monitoring Form and returned to Mrs Waters, Executive Officer to the Headteacher: watersc@stjohnbosco.org.uk
or sent by post to the college.


As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college might want to explore with the applicant at interview.


Our school is committed to safeguarding children and has safer recruitment procedures in keeping with DFE statutory guidance. All posts are subject to all the required DFE pre- employment checks being completed including an Enhanced DBS Certificate [including a Children's Barred List Check]. Our recruitment pack contains key safeguarding policies including our code of conduct for staff and volunteers which everyone must adhere to.


Closing date for applications: Monday 12th May 2025


Interviews: tbc

Please note that only applicants who have been shortlisted for posts will be contacted following the closing date.


Contact details:


61 Storrington Avenue, Liverpool L11 9DQ


Tel: 0151 330 5142


Email: enquiries@stjohnbosco.org.uk

About

St John Bosco Arts College

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St John Bosco Arts College

Storrington Avenue, Liverpool
Merseyside
L11 9DQ
United Kingdom

+44 151 330 5142

About St John Bosco Arts College



St John Bosco Arts College was opened in September 1983, following the reorganisation of the Catholic Schools in Liverpool. It is a Roman Catholic Comprehensive, with 1000 students from 11-18 years. There are 165 students in the Sixth Form. The Salesian Sisters are the Trustees of the College. In September 2004 the school was designated as an Arts College with specific emphasis on the Visual and Performing Arts.



In December 2021 the school received a 'Good' grading from Ofsted



'Pupils said that they are happy and enjoy attendingthisschool.They appreciate the calm, welcoming atmosphere that leaders and staff create.Pupils told inspectors that they feel safe and trust staff to look after them. There are warm relationships between staff and pupils.'



'Pupils and students achieve well in different subjects because leaders and teachers hold high expectationsfortheir learning. Pupils enjoy their studies, inspired by teachers'strong subject knowledge and enthusiastic, skilful teaching. Pupils pay full attention in classroom activities and take pride in their work.'



'Pupils and students told inspectors that they value the opportunities staff give them to develop their character and social skills. Pupils and students take part in a wide range of clubs and activities,including choir, chess, reading, Mandarin, drama and sport. Students in the sixth form benefit from enrichment activities, such as driving skills and peer support.Volunteering opportunities and charity work are important features of school life. Pupils behave well around the school. They are respectful towards staff and one another. They told inspectors that the leaders and staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively.They said that they feel safe at the school.'



'Teachers know their curriculum subjects well. They plan carefully to ensure that learning activities match the aims of the curriculum. Teachers explain new knowledge clearly and check pupils'understanding regularly. They identify and address any gaps in pupils'knowledge. Teachers help pupils and students to learn from their mistakes and to improve their work. Pupils are co-operativewith staff. They behave well and work hard. Learning is rarely interrupted by low-level disruption.



A new building with state of the art facilities opened in September 2014. There is also a 3G pitch which opened in September 2016.



The college has three Deputy Headteachers, one Business Manager, five Assistant Headteachers and one Director of SJB Teacher Development Partnership who, with the Headteacher, form the Leadership Team. All staff, teaching and support, form an integral part of the college community and have a major role in the education of the students.



A strong pastoral system exists, with Form Tutors and Pupil Progress Co-ordinators. The College's aim is to work towards the total development of each student, educating them to act as responsible Christian members of the community and this is an essential element of the Salesian ethos of the college. This Salesian ethos, based on the teaching of St John Bosco, is a very strong feature of the college.



Over the years the reputation as a caring and achieving college has grown.



The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this ethos.



Our school is committed to safeguarding children and has safer recruitment procedures in keeping with DFE statutory guidance. All posts are subject to all the required DFE pre-employment checks being completed including an Enhanced DBS Certificate [including a Children's Barred List Check]. Our recruitment pack contains key safeguarding policies including our code of conduct for staff and volunteers which everyone must adhere to.