Job Description

Establishment:

Parklands High School

Location:

Chorley

Salary:

31650 - 49084

Department:

TEA

Job Type:

Full Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Closing Date:

06/06/2025 12:00

Interview Date:

w/c 09/06/2025

Start Date:

01/09/2025
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (31/08/2026)

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

Main - Upper teachers payscale

The Role

Teacher of Mathematics

Location

: Parklands High School, Chorley

Start Date

: September 2025

Salary

: Main/Upper Pay Scale (subject to experience)

Contract

: Full-time, fixed term for 12 months in the first instance



Are you passionate about teaching Mathematics and ready to make a real impact in a supportive, high-achieving school? Parklands High School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join our outstanding Maths department.

Why Parklands?

Parklands High School is an oversubscribed and successful academy with a strong sense of community and a culture of excellence. As one of only eight schools nationally to hold the SSAT Leading Edge Framework for Exceptional Education, we are recognised for our innovative work in transforming learning behaviours.

Our Maths Department

Our department is highly collaborative, innovative, and supportive. We are proud to be early adopters of the Ark Maths Mastery Programme, which has helped raise attainment and boost student confidence. You will be joining a team committed to ensuring lessons are engaging, challenging, and enjoyable. Weekly planning meetings, access to high-quality resources, and a shared commitment to professional development ensure every teacher is supported and empowered.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner Shares our belief in the Mastery approach Has high expectations for all students Is a collaborative and reflective team player Is committed to continuous professional development Can inspire a love of Mathematics in students of all abilities


This post is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers alike. You will benefit from a well-resourced department, fantastic facilities, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Cycle to Work scheme (discounted cycles and accessories) with Cycle Solutions, employer paid benefits plan and Employee Assistance Programme provided by UK Healthcare, enrollment into the Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and free onsite parking.

Application deadline

: Friday 6th June 2025

Interview date

: Week commencing 9th June 2025




Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the deadline.



For more information, or to arrange an informal conversation or school visit, please contact Lucy Pilkington, Deputy Headteacher, at lpilkington@parklandsacademy.co.uk.


Apply via: https://aspirationalfutures.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies




Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Qualified Teacher Status
Essential


Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential


Skills

Personal Attributes

Committed
Desirable


Dedicated
Desirable


Attitude and Image
Desirable


Timekeeping
Desirable


Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Desirable


Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Desirable


Committed
Desirable

Experience

Experience of relevant KS teaching
Desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Drive to further develop professional skills and knowledge
Desirable


Collaboration
Desirable

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Follow policies and procedures
Desirable

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, raising and recording concerns in line with the school's safeguarding procedures

Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Desirable

Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive school attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils

Be a posirtive role model
Desirable

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.

Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.

Southport Road

Chorley

Lancashire

PR7 1LL



Lucy Pilkington


lpilkington@parklandsacad...