Year 1 Class Teacher and Academy Maths Lead (St Paul's CE Academy)

Salary: 32916 to 51048 (Plus Teaching and Learning Responsibility 2)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time Teachers Hours

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 12pm
Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026

How to apply: If you would like further information about our academy or wish to apply please visit our website

Who to contact if you have a query: Tracy Webb Head of Administration .

Why work at St Pauls

We have an amazing opportunity for an outstanding class teacher to join our Year 1 team and to be the subject lead in Maths across our popular inclusive Church academy starting from Term 5.

St Pauls is a thriving and vibrant primary academy educating approximately 650 children. We are an inclusive church school and a part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. We have a progressive and dynamic approach to teaching and learning and we aim to recruit high calibre staff who are committed to achieving the highest standards. The successful candidate must be forward thinking and have the ability to contribute to the future planning of the school.

We need you!

You will need:

• A high level of classroom expertise
• To provide strong subject leadership in Mathematics
• To ensure the delivery of outstanding Mathematics lessons
• To have a strong passion for transforming Mathematics education
• Leadership and mentoring skills to drive the programme forward
• Sufficient expertise to model best practice and inspire colleagues
• Strong organisational skills
• A growth mindset setting high expectations for staff and students alike with the belief everyone can succeed in Mathematics
• A track record of good or better teaching or has evidence of good or better placement as part of their training
• A secure understanding of the curriculum
• Teaching and learning approaches that have a high impact on pupils vulnerable to underachieving
• The ability to work in partnership with staff pupils and parents
• Willingness to work within a church school ethos
• High expectations of pupils colleagues and themselves
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• An awareness of the need to be reflective in all areas
• Commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum offering enrichment opportunities to all
• Effectively promotes and develops the vision aims culture and ethos of the school
• The ability to create an inspirational learning environment
• A passion for making learning experiences exciting memorable and engaging for all

What we can offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive team
• A significant part in the continuing development of our academy
• A friendly diverse and welcoming environment
• Children who love coming to school and are keen to learn
• Membership of a strong and supportive Academy Trust
• An academy with a history of strong academic results

Come and join our dedicated professional team. We welcome all applications including Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Unfortunately CVs will not be considered.

The academy has a commitment to equality and diversity and encourages recruits from a diverse background to apply.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details /applications on file once the position is filled.

Safeguarding

• This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.
• Accordingly shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted
• All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau.
• This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Additional Information - Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agencys Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.