Instructor of Mathematics

Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £28,484 - £30,593 Pro Rata (£32,061 - £34,434 FTE, term time plus 5 additional days)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wath Academy for an exceptional Instructor of Mathematics to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals. The ideal candidate will be fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers. A genuine passion for Maths and a strong commitment to developing young people to achieve their potential is essential.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy Vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

Salary:£28,484 - £30,593 pro rata - £32,061 - £34,434 FTE

Hours:37 hours per week, term time, plus 5 additional days

The ideal candidate will:

• be fully aligned to the Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers;
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving.
• be a reflective practitioner with a strong commitment to effective Teaching and Learning;
• have a track record of delivering clear impact in their current role;
• have the ability to deliver consistent, high quality learning;
• have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic;
• have commitment to achieve QTS.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• a Trust and Academy staff body that is fully aligned to deliver our Vision: Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all students to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives;
• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning;
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD);
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
• Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):

• • Cycle to work scheme
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • SmartTech
  • Career Progression

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

InstructorJobDescription.pdf - 145 KB (opens in new tab)

InstructorPersonSpecification.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wath Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wath Academy website
• Email address: ahopkin@wathacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wath-academy

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.

Arranging a visit to Wath Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahopkin@wathacademy.com.

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