About Us: Finch Woods Academy caters for primary and secondary-aged pupils who present with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and complex needs. The academy provides personalised care and support to empower every pupil to gain qualifications, develop essential social skills, and build self-confidence for a happy and fulfilling future.

The Governors of Finch Woods Academy are seeking to appoint a Mathematics Teacher for January 2026.

The post is that of secondary teacher of mathematics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching mathematics to Y7-11 pupils up to GCSE.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a teacher at any stage of their career who has ambition, is a capable and confident practitioner and who is able to work with a hard working, successful specialist teaching team. The post holder will be joining a rapidly developing and improving specialist school within a successful, supportive medium specialist MAT.

Key Requirements: An ability to offer a secondary subject would be an advantage. ECTs may apply.  Previous applicants need not apply. 

If you feel that you the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs C Martin at Finch Woods Academy on 0151 294 2707, Extn 2502 or cmartin@finchwoods.mhat.org.uk to come and visit us and begin the application process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Finch Woods Academy as part of the selection process. This unique opportunity allows candidates to immerse themselves in all areas of the school, gaining valuable insights into our ethos and daily operations.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The selection process will include an interview to be held w/c 8th December 2025.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

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