Woodhey High School · Bury, North West
Woodhey are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative thinker to our Maths department. The successful candidate will have an absolute commitment to raising standards of achievement, developing strong progression in students’ learning and a desire to support the young people in all areas of their education. The successful candidate will be:
Enthusiastic, diligent, flexible and innovative with a drive for improvement
A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and staff alike
Professional, leading by example and at all times
Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities The ideal candidate would also be open to helping teach computing lessons also. Joining our Calculation team at Woodhey means helping students secure the mathematical foundations that genuinely shape their futures. Through our carefully sequenced Maths Learning Journey—building fluency, proportional reasoning, algebraic thinking, geometry and statistical understanding—you’ll equip students with the essential skills they need for further study, employment, financial independence and confident decision making. Working in an outstandingly supportive school where students are eager to learn, you’ll inspire them to think critically, solve problems with resilience and recognise the value of mathematics in unlocking real opportunities. Your teaching won’t just improve academic outcomes—it will expand life chances and open doors that stay open long after students leave Woodhey. Be part of #TeamWoodhey - the school that has been transformed! Where students show exceptional engagement in lessons, the school is underpinned by strong, supportive relationships, staff feel well-supported, and our values of Respect and Excellence driving everything we do. There has never been a better time to join us.
Our remarkable progress has been recognised, being graded Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development (2025) is testament to this. We're unbelievably proud of these achievements, but we never stop striving for more - ensuring every student achieves the absolute best academic outcomes, and is exceptionally well prepared for life beyond school - progression, not perfection, as we like to say!
We equip our staff to flourish through a comprehensive training programme, a supportive welfare package, and access to the latest technology, including a personal iPad. Combined with our incredible students, this makes Woodhey High School an inspiring and rewarding place to work.
Are you the missing piece in our jigsaw? The person to take us to the next level? If so, there really is no better time to join us! But don't take our word for it, come and visit us! We cannot wait to welcome you. Join Shaw Education Trust – Support