Teacher of Mathematics (maternity leave) - Blue Coat Church of England Academy (2025)

We are seeking to appoint a suitablyqualified professional who is both passionate and knowledgeable to teach Mathematicsto meet growing curriculum need in this area of the school’s work. Applications from teachers in training, newlyqualified and experienced teachers would be welcomed. This post is to provide maternity cover inthe first instance.

The school has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in each of itslast three inspections, most recently in January 2023: “Blue Coat Church of England Academy is aninclusive school where kindness flourishes. The school’s values include wisdom,service, endurance and hope. The school’s culture is rooted in these values.There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know theirpupils well, and pupils feel cared for. Staff have high expectations, andpupils live up to these.”

Blue Coat Church ofEngland Academy is one of the oldest educational establishments in Walsall, iswell-respected and valued by the community it serves. We operate on a very collaborative approachto school improvement working with a range of other schools and nationallyrecognised trainers. The school is veryproud of the family ethos which pervades all aspects of its work, which isgrounded in Christian values. We offeran extensive and innovative staff development programme, including an excellentsupport programme for newly and recently qualified teachers.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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