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TEACHER OF MATHS MATERNITY COVER

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, East of England

£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Monthly

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Job Overview

Required 1st January 2027

TEACHER OF MATHS MATERNITY COVER

Fixed Term Contract - January 2027 - July 2027

TMS/TUPS

St John Payne Catholic School is a diverse, friendly and inclusive community of 1200 students where each member is individually known, valued and loved as created in the image of God. We are proud to serve and lead with compassion and love.

The successful candidate will join a thriving department within a school that enjoys a long standing record of academic success and high quality pastoral care, founded upon the Gospel values that underpin our support of young people to become the best versions of themselves.

Our most recent Ofsted report notes that, ‘Pupils are taught in a caring and supportive environment. Pupils and staff describe it as being part of a community and some a ‘big family’. Pupils are safe, well cared for and valued. Pupils know that staff are there for them.’

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work declaration.

CLOSING DATE: 8.00am Friday 30th October 2027

INTERVIEWS: TBC

The school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date.

About St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Type of school
Voluntary aided school, Roman Catholic
Phase
Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,241 (room for 1,220)
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
Local authority
Essex
Address
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 4BS

Last inspected by Ofsted on 20 June 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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